Fatal fire in the Seelisberg Tunnel: Investigations underway
A serious accident severely disrupted traffic in the Seelisberg Tunnel on Thursday. As the police reported, a fire broke out in the tunnel on the A2 motorway, resulting in the loss of one person's life. A reader video, published shortly after the incident, shows the dramatic situation on site.
Emergency services were deployed in large numbers to extinguish the fire and recover the affected individuals. Due to the fire, the tunnel had to be completely closed in both directions for several hours. This led to long traffic jams on the vital north-south connection, which is of great importance for Swiss transit traffic.
The exact cause of the fire is currently still unclear. Police specialists and the public prosecutor's office have launched an investigation to reconstruct the sequence of events. The identity of the victim has also not yet been officially confirmed, as the next of kin must be notified first.
The Seelisberg Tunnel is a central bottleneck in the Swiss road network. Incidents in this area often have far-reaching consequences for commuters and travelers. The authorities are asking the public to follow current traffic reports, as delays may still occur even after the reopening.