Massive Glatteis Accident on A1 Leaves 7,000 Fish Dead and Four Injured

A fish transporter crash in Niedersachsen caused a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles, spilling thousands of fish and hazardous materials across the highway.

A fish transporter carrying 7,100 kilograms of live trout and salmon skidded on icy roads near Sittensen, blocking the A1 highway in both directions.
The crash involved two additional trucks and a car, resulting in four injuries, including one person in serious condition.
Approximately 7,000 fish were killed after being scattered across the highway and adjacent areas due to the collision.
Hazardous materials, including oxygen tanks and hundreds of liters of fuel, were spilled, prompting emergency crews in protective gear to manage the scene.
The accident caused significant disruption, with both directions of the A1 fully closed for ongoing cleanup, and damages estimated at nearly €200,000.