The Grouft tunnel located on the A7 is currently closed, causing traffic jams north of the capital.

According to information from the traffic monitoring centre, a fire broke out in the Grouft tunnel, located in the municipality of Lorentzweiler, in the direction of Luxembourg City.

Authorities have cut off access to the tunnel in both directions, with deviations in place.

Emergency teams were quickly on site and extinguished the fire after about half an hour. Only material damage was reported.

RTL

Les automobilistes ont formé un couloir de sécurité avant le tunnel Grouft, en direction du nord du pays. / © Cita

Witnesses at the scene said that smoke could be seen coming from the tunnel exit in the direction of the city.

It is unclear how long the tunnel will remain closed.