Winter weather - Accidents on slippery roads: Police urge caution
Snowfall caused slippery roads and accidents in Western Pomerania on Wednesday. Several drivers lost control of their cars and skidded, according to the police. Near Ueckermünde (Vorpommern-Greifswald district), a car slid into a tree while turning, according to the police. Both occupants were injured in the collision, the 63-year-old driver seriously.
In Greifswald, a bus skidded into a tree and then took a fence and a lamppost with it. The 52-year-old driver and a 20-year-old female passenger were uninjured, but the damage to property was estimated at 370,000 euros.
The police warned drivers to adapt to the wintry road and weather conditions. Increased attention and appropriate speeds are required.
The German Weather Service (DWD) is reporting up to five centimetres of fresh snow in the north over the course of Wednesday with maximum temperatures between one and three degrees. According to the DWD, there will be rain, sleet and snow in the coming days. There is still a local risk of slippery conditions on the frozen ground. Temperatures will climb to highs of around five degrees in some places during the day.
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The weather in Schleswig-Holstein also posed challenges, with reports of heavy snowfall. This led to slippery roads and potential accidents, urging drivers to exercise caution. Along the Ueckermünde highway in the county of Vorpommern-Greifswald, a heavy vehicle lost control and collided with a tree, causing significant damage.
Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the importance of adhering to speed limits and driving appropriately in wintry conditions. In the same county, another accident took place near Hamburg, with a car sliding off the road and into a ditch.
The police in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are urging all motorists to be vigilant and adapt their driving style to the current weather conditions. With forecasts predicting more snow and rain in the coming days, it is crucial to ensure safety on the roads in Western Pomerania.
Source: www.stern.de
