Black ice - Accidents in many places - milder weather brings relief
Numerous accidents occurred in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland on Monday in wintry weather with snow and icy conditions. There were also some restrictions on public transport. On Tuesday, the situation eased somewhat as the weather became milder.
The situation on the roads
In many places on Monday, cars, vans and trucks skidded, skidded off the road or slid into other vehicles. According to the police, most of the damage was minor. The police headquarters in Mainz counted around 180 accidents on Monday, in eight cases people were injured. Several people were injured in a pile-up on the winter-slippery Autobahn 60 on Monday evening. The road was temporarily closed.
In the Vorder- and Südpfalz region, the police counted 43 weather-related accidents with four minor injuries. According to a spokesperson for the Koblenz police, there were various minor accidents typical of winter. However, the traffic situation eased considerably in most parts of the state during the night to Tuesday, with no major incidents according to the police.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
In some places, there were severe restrictions on bus services on Monday, for example in high-altitude areas of Saarland, in the Rhine-Lahn district, in the Westerwald district and in Neuwied. In the districts of Mainz-Bingen and in the city and district of Bad Kreuznach, KRN bus services were completely suspended; on Tuesday, services were back on schedule. In Mainz, there were reportedly only restrictions on one bus route on Tuesday.
The weather outlook
The German Weather Service (DWD) expects milder temperatures in the coming days. On Wednesday, it is expected to rain lightly at times, with sleet in places. Highs will be between zero degrees in the Westerwald and five degrees on the Moselle. There is a risk of slippery conditions in places at night. On Thursday, it should remain mostly dry with a maximum of one to four degrees. At night and on Friday, there could be black ice again in places. Temperatures are then expected to reach a maximum of three to seven degrees.
Police Mainz DWD weather report
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- Despite the milder weather, driving remained dangerous due to persistent patches of bad weather in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate on Tuesday.
- The evening commute was particularly treacherous, with numerous vehicles sliding on the smooth, icy surface of the Rhine.
- In response, the police in Saarbrücken advised drivers to take extra precautions, such as reducing speed and increasing following distance.
- Unfortunately, despite these cautions, a car accident occurred near the Rhine, causing traffic delays in the area.
- Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported in the accident; however, the vehicle involved required tow away services.
- Meanwhile, in Mainz, the city's renowned spa resort offered a much-needed respite from the winter weather, providing visitors with opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Despite the incidents, tourism officials in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland remained optimistic, looking forward to the upcoming winter festivities and the arrival of brighter, warmer days.
Source: www.stern.de
