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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes A72 Between Chemnitz and Leipzig

A late-afternoon pileup near Geithain led to a full closure, prompting a rescue helicopter plus multiple fire department units.

Overview

  • The crash occurred Sunday around 17:00 between the Rochlitz and Borna-Süd interchanges near Geithain.
  • Traffic toward Leipzig was initially fully closed, then later guided past the scene.
  • Several vehicles sustained heavy damage, and information on injuries was not immediately available.
  • Firefighters secured the area with support from multiple local brigades, a rescue physician, and emergency services.
  • A rescue helicopter was deployed, and police were not immediately reachable for details on the cause.