Teer alarm in the Weser: Driver lets liquid run out in Motzen!

Teer alarm in the Weser: Driver lets liquid run out in Motzen!

In an unusual incident, an agricultural team lost a tar -like liquid on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the ferry pier. The team, consisting of a Fendt tractor and a dump truck, had just been translated from the Blumenthal ferry to Motzen. When leaving the ramp, the liquid escaped from a tank of the dump truck and partially reached the Weser. The driver probably did not notice the incident and continued his journey while the liquid spread on the access ramp, Tixio reports The Berne volunteer fire brigade, the lower water authority as well as police and water protection officers, were immediately alerted. These blocked the affected area and used oil barriers to prevent the spread of the liquid into the Weser. The emergency services removed water samples and cleaned the ramp, so that the temporary ferry operation could soon be resumed. The rest of the shipping traffic was not affected by the incident. The police are now looking for the cause and asks for information on 04401/9350, as can be found on presseportal.de.

agriculture and water protection in the discussion

The action on the Weser also raises major questions about the role of agriculture with regard to water protection. Agriculture is the largest water consumer in Europe, and climate change will continue to increase the need for irrigation. According to experts, it is therefore essential that sustainable agricultural systems integrate central environmental and water protection measures.

The EU's bus package, which is currently being discussed, must not question the principles of water protection. Rather, the common agricultural policy (GAP) should promote best practice solutions in order to reduce the entries of pesticides and nitrates into waters. It is recommended to use more crops with a lower water requirement to minimize environmental pollution, as is emphasized on Wassermeister.net.

This incident on the Weser is an impressive example of the fact that environmental protection and agricultural practices are in a close relationship. The authorities and the EU are required to prioritize sustainable use of water and to master climatic challenges holistically.

While the police continue to try to determine the driver, the discussion about the protection of our waters is urgently continued. The action has made it clear: there is something and we should all have a good hand when it comes to the environment.