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Lautertal (dpa / lby) - An overturned truck caused an hour-long blockage on Autobahn 73 in Lautertal near Coburg.

The truck and trailer skid on the slippery road surface and then tilted on its side, the police said.

The 57-year-old driver had to be freed from the wreck by the police.

He suffered a laceration on his head and several cuts.

Because of the salvage work, the A73 had to be closed to the north between the Coburg and Eisfeld-Süd exits.

The blockage could only be lifted after seven hours on Saturday night.

The police estimate the property damage at around 100,000 euros.

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