- Two dead in a serious accident on the A5
A severe accident on the A5 motorway near Bruchsal (Karlsruhe district) resulted in two fatalities and several injuries. According to police reports, five cars and three trucks were involved in the accident early Monday morning. The exact number of injured individuals is still being determined.
Gawkers are causing traffic congestion
The A5 is currently completely closed in the direction of Heidelberg (north) for cleanup and investigation of the cause of the serious collision. There is a traffic jam on the opposite lane heading towards Karlsruhe (south). Police are complaining about rubberneckers causing further delays. A detour has been set up for vehicles on the closed stretch.
Helicopter deployed
Pictures from the scene showed smoke and flames at dawn. Police could not provide further details. A police helicopter was also deployed for investigations. Emergency services, fire department, and police responded in large numbers.
The accident occurred in the district of Karlsruhe, specifically near Bruchsal on the A5 motorway. Due to the incident, police are dealing with rubberneckers causing delays on the opposite lane heading towards Karlsruhe. A helicopter has also been deployed for investigations in the district of Karlsruhe.
