Severe Glatteis Causes Fatal Accidents and Travel Disruptions Across Germany

Two fatalities and hundreds of accidents reported as icy roads and freezing rain create hazardous conditions in multiple regions.

Blitzeis and freezing rain led to at least two deaths in Bavaria, including a collision on the A92 and a multi-vehicle accident on the A3 near Regensburg.
Hundreds of accidents were reported in Baden-Württemberg, particularly in Ludwigsburg, Heilbronn, and Reutlingen, with most resulting in property damage but some causing injuries.
In NRW, icy roads and dense morning fog caused numerous minor accidents, with authorities urging caution, particularly in the Bergisches Land and Sauerland regions.
Freezing rain disrupted operations at Stuttgart Airport, causing significant delays and forcing two flights to divert to alternate airports.
The Deutsche Wetterdienst expects conditions to improve by midday as a high-pressure system reduces glatteis risks, though localized hazards may persist in some areas.