Julia (24) pulled the heavy wind turbine transporter out of the dirt

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

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

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.

Everything under control: professional driver Julia Starke (24)

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

In her element: professional driver Julia Starke behind the wheel Photo: Joerg Bergmann

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