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A7 Reopens at Rader Hochbrücke After Gas-Bottle Fire Shuts Bridge for Hours

Crews let an acetylene cylinder burn under control because of explosion risk.

Overview

  • The highway closure in both directions was lifted Tuesday evening after authorities secured the site near Rendsburg.
  • Fire broke out around 13:20 on the new-bridge construction site in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district.
  • Shipping on the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal was suspended as a precaution and later resumed once the hazard was cleared.
  • Firefighters established a 200‑meter safety perimeter, and a specialized firm safely removed the cylinder.
  • No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.