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Motorhome runs out of fuel, blocks Fäsenstaub tunnel on A4 in Schaffhausen

28.04.2026 21:33 1 min 3 sources
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Motorhome runs out of fuel, blocks Fäsenstaub tunnel on A4 in Schaffhausen
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On Saturday afternoon, a 65-year-old German driver stopped in the Fäsenstaub tunnel on the A4 motorway due to an empty diesel tank. The tunnel was closed for 40 minutes in both directions; the driver will face prosecution.

Incident in the Fäsenstaub tunnel

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, an incident occurred in the Fäsenstaub tunnel on the A4 motorway in Schaffhausen. A 65-year-old German driver stopped his motorhome inside the tunnel because it ran out of diesel fuel.

Consequences

The tunnel was closed in both directions for 40 minutes. The driver will be held accountable by the public prosecutor's office.

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Fäsenstau Tunnel Closed: Motorhome Stranded Due to Empty Tank

18.04.2026 20 Minuten DEU

German motorhome driver runs out of diesel in Schaffhausen

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Motorhome stops in tunnel due to diesel shortage

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