- Location: A4 (Teufelstal), Stadtroda, Hermsdorf, Kahla
- Incident Type: Traffic accidents, fire, property damage
- Property Damage A4: approx. 35,000 Euros
- Date: 13.02.2026
Jena/Stadtroda (13.02.2026) – Emergency services from the police and fire departments have had their hands full in the Jena area and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis over the past few hours. In particular, traffic on the Bundesautobahn 4 and several incidents in the immediate surrounding area caused significant attention and disruptions.
Severe Accident in the “Teufelstal”: Car Flips Multiple Times
The most serious incident occurred in the morning on the A4 heading towards Dresden. Between the Stadtroda junction and the Hermsdorfer Kreuz, a driver lost control of his vehicle. According to current police findings, inappropriate speed on a rain-slicked road was the cause of the accident.
Shortly before the Teufelstal parking area, the car began to skid, left the roadway, and rolled multiple times in the adjacent green strip. The force of the impact was so great that the seriously injured driver had to be rescued from the wreckage by the fire department. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital. A crane was required to recover the totaled vehicle. Officers estimate the property damage at around 35,000 Euros.
This section of the road is repeatedly considered demanding due to its topography and wet conditions. Aquaplaning is a frequent cause of accidents here, which is why the police regularly urge drivers to adjust their driving style accordingly.
Traffic Chaos in Stadtroda: School Bus and Motorhome Involved
There were also traffic-related incidents away from the motorway. In Stadtroda, a collision involving a school bus occurred on Tuesday morning in the street “Unterm Markt”. Such reports understandably cause concern among parents, even though the police primarily recorded the collision itself in this instance.
Additionally, a motorhome caused property damage on Thursday afternoon at Töpferberg. While passing through a narrowing of the road, the vehicle damaged an adjacent building. Especially in the narrow historical alleys of the small towns in the district, wide recreational vehicles often pose a challenge.
Incidents in Hermsdorf and Kahla
In addition to the traffic accidents, crime and vandalism also occupied the officers. In Hermsdorf, a trash can fire was reported early Wednesday morning. An attentive 39-year-old witness alerted the emergency services. Whether arson was involved is the subject of the investigation. Also in Hermsdorf, a teenager drew negative attention on Thursday afternoon near the Regelschule by throwing stones and damaging a car.
In Kahla, a dispute broke out in the city center between a 40-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman. The man demanded money, with the conflict apparently based on existing debts. The police recorded the incident.
Conclusion and Traffic Notice
The accumulation of accidents, especially on the A4, demonstrates once again how important it is to adapt speed to weather conditions. Drivers on the A4 must currently continue to expect restrictions, as maintenance work or follow-up measures in the area of the Jagdbergtunnel can also affect traffic flow. Drive carefully and plan enough time when it is raining.