Road congestion. - A9 highway is closed for approximately 50 kilometers.
Power outages are causing issues for a significant number of people. Authorities are working to resolve the situation.
The district government has urged the residents of Reichertshofen, Baar-Ebenhausen, and Manching to immediately evacuate the ground floors of their homes and flats and move to the upper levels.
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- The traffic on the A9 freeway leading to Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm in Bavaria, Germany, has come to a standstill due to the closure for about 50 kilometers.
- The police in Ingolstadt, located in the same Bavarian county, have been alerted to the situation and are directing traffic accordingly.
- The weather in the region has been unpredictable, with a recent storm causing the dam break in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, leading to a flood.
- The residents of nearby villages, including Baar-Ebenhausen and Manching, have been advised to stay alert and follow any instructions issued by the police headquarters of Upper Bavaria North.
- On Sunday, when the incident occurred, many people were caught in the traffic congestion on the freeway, adding to their inconvenience.
- The police in Germany are urging motorists to avoid the area and any alternative routes, as the heavy traffic and power outages are causing further issues.
- The district government in Bavaria has set up a crisis command center to manage the situation, including coordinating efforts with emergency services and potentially providing temporary shelter for those affected by the flood.