Flames on Balaton road 75: truck burned! 🔥

A truck fire on main road 75 at Zalaapáti outskirts, just 10 km from Nagykanizsa, affects holidaymakers and locals heading to the southern Balaton shore. 🚛 This key route is the main artery for many tourists toward Fonyód, Balatonlelle or Balatonboglár, so the incident immediately disrupts peak-season traffic. Fire at km 10 did not spread further, but single-lane restriction complicates travel.

Professional firefighters from Páka arrived quickly and extinguished flames in the cargo area with a water jet. The vehicle was removed safely but traffic remains one lane, which may cause tailbacks. In summer this is especially sensitive: road 75 brings visitors from the south to lakeside towns where beaches and festivals are packed. Locals report longer journey times, delaying weekend plans and shopping.

Disaster management reports no injuries, but drivers should check live traffic info on Google Maps or police sites. This again shows regional vulnerability: Balaton popularity overloads main roads and one incident can paralyse movement around the lake. Avoid unnecessary risk; consider alternatives like road 7 toward the Balaton! 🔥

Source: katasztrofavedelem.hu