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One dead in accident on B48 near Kaiserslautern


One person was killed in a serious accident on the B48 between Enkenbach-Alsenborn and Fischbach on Tuesday, leading to a full closure of the road as authorities conduct recovery operations.

One person was killed in a serious accident on the B48 between Enkenbach-Alsenborn and Fischbach on Tuesday, leading to a full closure of the road as authorities conduct recovery operations. (Jochen Tack/Mettman Police)

One person was killed in a serious accident on the B48 highway between Enkenbach-Alsenborn and Fischbach, police said Tuesday.

The roadway is currently closed in both directions as emergency crews respond to the scene. Authorities are conducting an investigation and recovery operations are underway, according to the Westpfalz Police.

The cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not been released.

The ADAC, Germany’s national automobile club, confirmed the closure and urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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