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Train Halted Due to Damaged Wheel Bolts and Brake System: Police Intervention Needed

Police in Bielefeld, Germany, took charge on September 12, 2025, executing a controlled operation in the city. The specifics of the event are unknown, but it reportedly occurred in Verl, a nearby town.

Train Halted Due to Faulty Wheel Bolts and Brakes: Police Intervention
Train Halted Due to Faulty Wheel Bolts and Brakes: Police Intervention

Train Halted Due to Damaged Wheel Bolts and Brake System: Police Intervention Needed

In an unexpected turn of events, officers from the traffic division of the Autobahnpolizei inspected a Hungarian MAN articulated lorry near Verl on the A2, on September 12, 2025. The inspection, which took place around 11:00 at the Sürenheide rest area, revealed several significant defects on the vehicle.

The inspection uncovered a major defect on a wheel of the trailer, with five of the ten wheel bolts completely sheared off and missing. The remaining bolts were so worn and loose that they could easily shear off, posing a serious risk if the vehicle had continued to be driven at high speed on the highway. This could have resulted in significant damage.

In addition to the wheel defect, the service and parking brake of the trailer were found to be defective. These issues were serious enough to prohibit the 59-year-old Serbian driver from continuing his journey until the defects were repaired. The driver was also imposed approximately 545 euros in fines.

The source of this content is Polizei Bielefeld, transmitted via news aktuell. For further inquiries from journalists, contact Polizeipräsidium Bielefeld at the provided phone numbers and email. The contact information for press and public relations at Polizeipräsidium Bielefeld is listed below:

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It's worth noting that the search results do not provide the name of the driver of the Hungarian MAN truck. Moreover, the article does not provide information about any new defects found beyond those mentioned earlier or about the repair costs.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and inspections, especially for commercial vehicles travelling long distances. Stay safe on the roads!

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