Accidents - Traffic chaos due to slippery roads and snow in Thuringia
Slippery conditions and snow drifts have led to accidents and disruption in parts of Thuringia since Tuesday night. On Tuesday morning, the highway in the Suhl area was completely covered in snow, according to the police. In addition, several trucks got stuck in Etterwinden and Dreißigacker in Meiningen.
According to the police, traffic in the Saalfeld area has also been affected by the weather since Monday evening. On the Bundesstraße 94 between the Schleiz district of Lössau and Kirschkau (Saale-Orla district), as well as on the Bundesstraße 89 between Sonneberg and Eisfeld (Sonneberg district), there were disruptions due to snow drifts and icy conditions.
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- The Winter weather in Thuringia has caused significant impairment in traffic, leading to accidents and a truck getting stuck in a snowdrift near Erfurt.
- The police are working diligently to clear the snowdrifts and restore smooth traffic, but the weather conditions have made it a challenging task.
- Monday evening saw traffic chaos in Saalfeld due to snowdrifts and icy conditions, causing disruptions on Bundesstraße 94 and Bundesstraße 89.
- In Meiningen, several trucks have encountered difficulties, getting stuck in snowdrifts in Etterwinden and Dreißigacker, contributing to the growing list of accidents.
- The situation is expected to persist until the weather improves, causing continued disruption in the transportation network of Thuringia.
- Despite the adverse weather conditions, it is crucial for drivers to remain vigilant and ensure their vehicles are in good condition to reduce the risk of accidents on the roads in Thuringia.
Source: www.stern.de
