Weather - Obstructions and accidents due to snow and ice in Hesse
Snowfall and freezing temperatures caused problems for drivers during the evening rush hour on Monday. A spokesperson for the Central Hesse police headquarters spoke of numerous accidents that had occurred almost throughout the entire catchment area. Details of the severity could not yet be given.
The Rhine-Main region was also affected. A police spokeswoman said that an overturned truck blocked traffic on federal highway 455 between the Wiesbaden district of Naurod and Niedernhausen. Also due to the weather, a crane vehicle overturned on a country road near Kelkheim, injuring the driver. There were also other accidents, but most of them were minor.
In Offenbach, in the south-east of the state and in southern Hesse, the police also registered a number of accidents due to wintry road conditions, most of which resulted in material damage. According to a police spokesperson, some of the causes were due to drivers still using summer tires.
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- Despite the freezing point being lower than usual in Wiesbaden, some commuters managed to navigate the traffic smoothly, using winter tires on their vehicles.
- The police in Frankfurt urged motorists to be extra cautious during the snowfall, as slippery roads could lead to accidents, affecting disability statuses.
- The weather-induced chaos continued, with another Accident reported on the A5 motorway near Hanau, causing a minor delay in commuter traffic.
- The freezing point in Hesse had dropped significantly, resulting in a higher risk of accidents and obstructions in traffic, especially on roads less traveled.
- Following the snowfall, the authorities in Hesse urged businesses to promote remote work for their employees to avoid unnecessary travel and potentially disabling incidents on the roads.
- Despite the challenges posed by the icy roads and freezing point, the city of Wiesbaden was able to effectively manage the traffic situation, ensuring minimal disruption to everyday life.
Source: www.stern.de
