At least 18 people were injured as a result of the collision of a truck into a bridge in northern Germany, according to the local police, reports dpa news agency.

The incident took place on the A1 highway near a village in Schleswig-Holstein state. According to preliminary data, the aforesaid truck had a tire, after which it crashed into the bridge.

Five other vehicles were damaged in the accident. The aforementioned highway is closed for traffic.