Semi-trailer on fire—driver escapes unharmed

A parked semi-trailer caught fire on Saturday morning at the Oberlausitz rest area on Interstate 4 (Dresden-Görlitz). The 37-year-old driver was able to unhitch the tractor unit in time and get to safety, according to the Görlitz Police Department. The fire department extinguished the flames.

Damage to the semi-trailer, which was loaded with insulation panels, is estimated at about 80,000 euros, officials said. The cause of the fire remains unclear. According to reports, the driver had parked his vehicle there on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out during his rest period.