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German Autobahns Reopen After Series of Crashes Cause Major Disruptions

A9, A70, and A3 cleared following accidents involving trucks and cars, with minor injuries and significant infrastructure damage reported.

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Overview

  • Three separate collisions on key German autobahns (A9, A70, A3) over two days caused full closures and major traffic disruptions.
  • The A9 crash near Bad Dürrenberg involved a truck and a car, resulting in a vehicle overturning, one minor injury, and a rescue helicopter landing.
  • On the A70 near Oberhaid, a truck collided with a broken-down transporter, spilling cargo and damaging 120 meters of guardrail, with damages estimated at €80,000.
  • Two crashes on the A3 near Heusenstamm and Offenbach caused multi-kilometer traffic jams, three minor injuries, and six-figure financial damage.
  • As of late April 29, all affected autobahn sections have been reopened, with investigations into driver conduct and roadside hazards ongoing.