Heavy rain causes full closure of the A96

Weather - Heavy rain causes full closure of the A96

A car got stuck in the water masses and had to be towed away. There were floodings on the road in the direction of Lindau as well. However, traffic could still be directed on the shoulder there. In total, there were significant traffic disruptions and a traffic jam of approximately eleven kilometers in that area. Fire department personnel took care of draining the water. Afterwards, the road, which was heavily contaminated with mud and dirt, was cleaned up. The road was finally released again around 11 pm.

1. The heavy rainfall in Landsberg am Lech led to flooding, causing full closure of several roadways in Upper Bavaria.
2. The storm in Bavaria brought torrential rain, leading to severe flooding in areas like Landsberg am Lech and Lindau.
3. Despite the flooding, the police managed to keep some traffic moving along the road towards Lindau using the shoulder.
4. The weather in Upper Bavaria was particularly harsh, causing significant traffic disruptions and a car getting stuck in the flooded roadway near Lindau.
5. The full closure of the road resulted in a traffic jam of about eleven kilometers, causing a major headache for commuters in the area.
6. Fire department personnel worked tirelessly to drain the water from the flooded road, allowing for its eventual reopening at 11 pm.
7. Drivers in Munich were also affected by the weather conditions, as they had to navigate alternative routes due to the flooding and traffic disruptions in Upper Bavaria.

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