Around 80 police operations after the onset of winter in Saarland
The onset of winter in Saarland has led to around 80 police operations since Monday morning. Officers were mostly called out to fallen trees or car accidents in the districts of St. Wendel and Merzig-Wadern, according to police reports on Tuesday morning. No one was injured. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), snowfall and icy roads are to be expected in Saarland over the coming days.
The German Weather Service predicts more snowfall and icy roads in Saarland, potentially leading to more weather-related incidents like fallen trees and car accidents. In such a stormy weather condition, the number of police operations could increase further.
Source: www.dpa.com
