Truck runs off E-75 motorway near Krnjevo toward Belgrade
A freight vehicle left the carriageway on the E-75 motorway near Krnjevo heading toward Belgrade, the hard shoulder is closed, and Roads of Serbia urges drivers to slow down.
- A freight vehicle ran off the carriageway on the E-75 motorway near Krnjevo, heading toward Belgrade.
- The hard shoulder is closed on the section between the Velika Plana and Pozarevac interchanges.
- Roads of Serbia urged drivers to adjust their speed to conditions on the road.
- The first notice was issued around 12.41, and the report was updated through the afternoon.
A freight vehicle ran off the carriageway today on the E-75 motorway near Krnjevo, in the direction of Belgrade. After it left the road, the hard shoulder was closed on the section between the Velika Plana and Pozarevac interchanges, one of the busiest stretches on the Serbian motorway network.
Roads of Serbia urged drivers to adjust their speed to conditions on the road and to take care when passing the spot where the vehicle is located. The first notice about the incident was issued around 12.41, and the information was updated through the afternoon as crews reached the scene.
At the time of publication there was no official word on possible injuries. The authorities did not release details about what led to the vehicle leaving the road, or whether any other vehicles were involved. The cause, as in similar cases, will be established after an on-site inspection by the traffic police.
Why is the section near Krnjevo prone to congestion?
The stretch between the Velika Plana and Pozarevac interchanges is part of the corridor linking southern Serbia with Belgrade and, beyond it, with border crossings to the north. Because of heavy freight and passenger flows, any vehicle running off the road or breaking down here quickly creates slowdowns, especially in the afternoon when daily and transit journeys overlap.
Closing the hard shoulder means vehicles have to use the remaining lanes, which cuts the capacity of the section. Although the carriageway formally stays passable in such situations, reduced speed and driver curiosity slow traffic further. That is why Roads of Serbia routinely calls for lower speeds and safe following distances in cases like this.
A truck leaving the carriageway is not unusual on longer motorway sections, where driver fatigue, tyre condition, load distribution and weather can all affect stability. Without an official finding, any conclusion about the cause remains speculation.
What should drivers do on this section?
While the vehicle is being removed, the safest move is to slow down on the approach to the scene and avoid sudden braking. Roads of Serbia advises against using the hard shoulder to stop except in an emergency, since it is precisely the lane temporarily out of service on this section.
Drivers heading toward Belgrade are advised to check road conditions before setting off and, where possible, to allow extra travel time. Removing freight vehicles usually takes longer than passenger cars, because it requires special machinery and a secured work zone.
After the inspection and the vehicle’s removal, the hard shoulder is normally returned to service and traffic eases. Until then, patience and an adjusted speed remain the only real protection for everyone on the road.
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