Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Driver's car breaks down in floodwater
A driver in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district got stuck in his car on a flooded and therefore closed road. On Christmas Day in Einhausen, the man continued to drive on the road through the flooding despite a clearly visible warning, the police reported on Tuesday. The engine sucked in water and went out. The fire department eventually had to pull the car out of the water. It had engine damage.
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- The bad weather in Thuringia led to several road closures, causing traffic disruptions in cities like Schmalkalden-Meiningen and Meiningen.
- Despite the warnings from the local police and the hazardous weather conditions, some drivers, like the one in Einhausen, still attempted to navigate through flooded roads.
- The fire department in Schmalkalden-Meiningen was called to assist during the bad weather, rescuing vehicles, including the one stranded in floodwater near Einhausen.
- In response to the increasing number of incidents related to bad weather and flooding, the police in Thuringia are now issuing stern warnings and fines to drivers who disregard the rules.
- The mayor of Meiningen has proposed a new initiative to upgrade the city's infrastructure and emergency responses, aiming to better prepare local residents for future weather-related emergencies in Thuringia.
Source: www.stern.de
