- Multiple vehicles collide causing traffic jams on A5
A multi-vehicle collision on the A5 highway near Gießen resulted in significant traffic disruptions. Initial reports indicate that five people were slightly injured, according to a police spokesperson in Gießen. There were no serious injuries. Following the crash, the A5 heading towards Kassel was fully closed.
The exact number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision is still unclear, the spokesperson said. There were 28 people, including 7 children, in the involved vehicles. In an initial report, the police had mentioned 13 vehicles. A detour (U23) was set up from the Fernwald interchange. The duration of the closure is currently unknown.
The initial report mentioned 13 vehicles contributing to the traffic congestion caused by the multi-vehicle collision. Despite the detour, the traffic congestion on the A5 highway remained substantial due to the large number of vehicles involved.
