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Geese Families Cause Traffic Chaos on Autobahn 4, Prompting Safety Measures

Authorities secure a goose-proof gate near Bautzen after repeated interventions to prevent accidents caused by wandering geese.

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Zwei Gänsefamilien haben in den vergangenen Tagen Autofahrende und Polizei auf der Autobahn 4 bei Bautzen in Atem gehalten. Mehrmals wurde die Autobahnpolizei alarmiert. 16 Wildgänse gingen regelmäßig auf dem rechten Fahrstreifen spazieren.

Overview

  • Two goose families, including 16 goslings, repeatedly ventured onto the A4 near Pulsnitz and Ohorn, disrupting traffic and causing near accidents.
  • Drivers swerved to avoid the birds, leading to chaotic traffic conditions described by police as a 'moderate traffic chaos.'
  • Autobahnpolizei Görlitz intervened multiple times, herding the geese back to their nesting site at a nearby stormwater retention basin.
  • The Autobahnmeisterei Dresden has installed a largely goose-proof gate to redirect the birds away from the highway and toward a safer exit.
  • Authorities continue to monitor the area to ensure the geese remain away from the autobahn, with police prepared for further wildlife-related incidents.