Traffic - Several black ice accidents in Bavaria - situation improving
The icy roads caused a number of accidents in Bavaria early on Wednesday morning. On the federal highway 308 near Lindenberg (Lindau district), four vehicles skidded and overturned. The Swabia South/West Police Headquarters cited inappropriate speed as the cause. One person was slightly injured, said a spokesperson in Kempten. Near Vilseck in the Upper Palatinate, there was a wildlife accident involving a vehicle that was rear-ended by three other cars on a slippery road. In other parts of Bavaria, the police also reported individual icy accidents, but according to the information provided, these mostly resulted in material damage.
For Wednesday morning, the German Weather Service (DWD) had issued another severe weather warning for black ice, especially for south-eastern Bavaria, but this was to be lifted in the course of the morning. Unlike the chaos at the weekend, the current icy conditions are not unusual, according to meteorologists. This actually happens every winter, said a DWD expert. After the masses of snow at the weekend, the weather forecast for the coming days is helping to ease the situation. In the night to Thursday, it is expected to snow a little in some places, especially in the Alps. After that, it will continue to be unstable and increasingly mild.
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- The main road near Lindenberg in the Lindau district was particularly impacted by the smooth black ice, leading to several vehicles losing control and skidding off the road.
- Despite the improving situation, the Swabia South/West Police Headquarters warned motorists to drive with caution, as the weather in Bavaria was still unpredictable.
- In Kempten, the police reported that a slight injury was caused in one of the accidents on the federal highway 308, which was attributed to the smooth surface of the road.
- Driving through Lindau, the weather conditions remained challenging, with local authorities continually monitoring the main road for any sign of icy patches.
- On the way to Munich, a car traveled too quickly on a smoothed-out section of the road, causing it to spin out of control and collide with a tree.
- The Bavarian police urged drivers to pay close attention to the changing weather conditions, especially in areas prone to smooth surfaces, and to avoid unnecessary travel if the roads appeared dangerous.
- On the main road leading to Vilseck in the Upper Palatinate, a vehicle swerved off the road due to the treacherous smooth black ice, resulting in damage to multiple vehicles trapped behind it.
- In an effort to prevent accidents, the police headquarters in Bavaria's Swabia South/West region strengthened its presence on high-traffic roads, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and providing assistance to motorists grappling with the icy conditions.
Source: www.stern.de
