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Truck Fire in Le Croci Tunnel Shuts A1 Northbound Near Florence

Autostrade is inspecting the tunnel before any reopening, with northbound traffic still halted.

Overview

  • The blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported, according to firefighters.
  • The closure created about 16 km of queues across two stretches in the Florence node with an obligatory exit at Calenzano.
  • Drivers bound for Bologna were directed to exit at Calenzano and re-enter at Barberino, with light vehicles routed via the Provincial Road 8 Barberinese.
  • Several fire crews with tankers and an air unit responded, joined by highway police, medical rescuers, roadside assistance and Autostrade personnel.
  • Remediation and technical checks on tunnel systems and lining are underway, and the cause of the truck fire remains under investigation.