Droschka/B7, July 7, 2026 – A wildlife accident on the B7 federal highway on Monday evening resulted in property damage only; no persons were injured.
- Event: Wildlife accident involving a deer
- Location: B7 between Eisenberg and Jena, shortly before Droschka
- Time: Monday evening, July 6, 2026
- Outcome: No injuries, property damage to the car, deer died
- Police contact: 03641 81-1503 | Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Collision despite braking
A wildlife accident occurred on the B7 federal highway on Monday evening. A car was traveling from Eisenberg towards Jena when a deer crossed the road shortly before reaching Droschka. The driver immediately initiated braking but was unable to prevent the collision with the animal.
The deer died at the scene of the accident. The vehicle sustained property damage but remained roadworthy. No persons were injured in the collision. The summoned police recorded the accident and notified the responsible hunting authority.
Recently, traffic disruptions have also occurred on other routes, such as following an accident in the Jagdbergtunnel.
Source:
LPI-J: Wildlife accident on the B7 – Deer dies at the scene
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