The driver of a truck lost his life in an accident during the evening rush-hour on Tuesday on the A6 motorway.

The accident happened at around 17:30. According to the Luxembourg Police, the foreign-registered truck collided with a bridge pillar by the Strassen exit, resulting in the driver being thrown clear due to the force of impact. He was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

As a result of the accident, the motorway was only passable via one lane in both directions and major disruption to traffic was experience by motorists.

The Grand Ducal Police have asked for witnesses to the acident to contact them on tel: 113.

Photo by Grand Ducal Police