Schöngleina/Jena (July 12, 2026) – Two 28-year-old riders were seriously injured in a severe collision between two motorcycles on the country road near Schöngleina on Friday evening. Both men were transported to nearby hospitals.
- What: Serious traffic accident involving two motorcycles
- When: Friday evening, July 10, 2026
- Where: Country road between Schöngleina and Bad Klosterlausnitz, Albersdorf junction
- Involved: Two 28-year-old motorcyclists
- Consequences: Serious injuries to both riders, involvement of an accident investigator
Collision during a turning maneuver
A serious traffic accident occurred on Friday evening on the country road between Schöngleina and Bad Klosterlausnitz. A 28-year-old motorcyclist was traveling along the route. As he attempted to turn left at the junction to Albersdorf, the accident occurred.
A second 28-year-old motorcyclist approached from behind. According to police reports, he attempted to overtake a car driving in front of him as well as the turning motorcycle in a single maneuver. During this action, the two motorcycles collided violently.
Serious injuries and ongoing investigations
Both 28-year-old participants sustained serious injuries in the collision. After receiving initial medical care at the scene, the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The exact nature of the injuries was not specified by official sources.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident were initiated immediately. To fully clarify the circumstances of the collision, an expert was called in. An accident report is intended to determine how the critical overtaking maneuver at the junction could occur. The affected road section had to be temporarily closed for the duration of the accident recording and the expert’s work. Current reports on traffic disruptions and further police operations can be found in our Emergency Services section.
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Jena: Two motorcyclists seriously injured in collision
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