A truck transporting cans of Pilsner beer overturned on the D2 motorway early Wednesday morning, spilling its cargo across all lanes and severely disrupting traffic near Brno.

The accident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on May 7 at the third kilometer of the D2 highway, heading toward Bratislava.

According to police, the vehicle first collided with a guardrail before slamming into an overhead information board, causing the trailer to tip onto its side.

As a result, hundreds of beer cans were scattered across the motorway, forcing authorities to shut down the area to clear the debris.

Two people were injured in the crash — the driver and a passenger. “One person suffered moderate injuries, the other more serious,” said Michaela Botová, spokesperson for the South Moravian emergency services.

“Paramedics treated both victims on-site. One was transported by ambulance, while the more seriously injured patient was airlifted to hospital.”

Police immediately began rerouting traffic, instructing drivers to exit at Olympia shopping center (Exit 3) to avoid the blockage.

Photos from the scene showed the motorway littered with crushed and unopened beer cans, while emergency crews worked to stabilize the trailer and clear the roadway.