Lorry hits gas tank on the B 4 between Nordhausen and Sondershausen

Emergency services on major operation after serious accident

Several people injured, road closed for hours

A lorry has crashed into a gas tank on the B 4 between Nordhausen and Sondershausen, causing a major emergency services operation.

The accident happened at around 10am on Wednesday morning, and involved a lorry and a gas tank. The lorry is believed to have left the road and collided with the tank, causing a large amount of gas to leak.

Emergency services were called to the scene and are currently working to bring the situation under control. Several people have been injured in the accident, and the road has been closed for several hours while the emergency services deal with the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.