By Alina-Doreen Gröning and Jörg Bergmann
What a strong woman! Professional driver Julia Starke (24) tackles the salvage work of a stuck truck on Thursday.
The truck has been blocking the B1 in the direction of Müncheberg in the Märkisch-Oderland district for several hours since Wednesday night.
The 52 meter long transporter transports a component for a wind turbine in Wulkow, a so-called third shell.
Before the semi-trailer can be lifted back onto the road, the windmill component must first be unloaded Photo: Joerg Bergmann
The articulated lorry got stuck on a central island and was damaged on the tractor. The cause of the accident is currently assumed to be a driver’s error, it was said on site.
A police spokeswoman said it was difficult to find a towing company for such a heavy load.
Only when Julia Starke and her colleague, crane driver Ronny Türk (42), arrived did things slowly progress.
Julia Starke with a protective helmet. The 24-year-old was inspired by her boyfriend when choosing a career Photo: Joerg Bergmann
“I’ve been a professional driver for six years now. I got the idea for this job from my friend. I have a lot of fun driving the big cars and working with the heavy parts,” says the petite woman while she unerringly attaches the heavy crane chains.
Julia Starke (24) has everything under control Photo: Joerg Bergmann
In the end, the 80-ton colossus is back on the road safely. Starke: “Ronny and I are a great team!”
The main road was finally reopened to traffic in the late afternoon. According to initial estimates, the damage to property is around 10,000 euros.
In her element: professional driver Julia Starke behind the wheel Photo: Joerg Bergmann