A4 near Jena fully closed following truck accidents
Jena, August 12, 2026: Following two consecutive truck accidents, the A4 in the direction of Frankfurt remains fully closed. Traffic is backed up for approximately 15 kilometers.
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Accident at A4 exit Jena-Zentrum: Emergency medical vehicle involved in crash
Jena, 04.08.2026 – An emergency medical vehicle operated by Thuringian rescue services was involved in an accident on Tuesday night at the A4 motorway junction Jena-Zentrum.
A4 accident near Jena: Three trucks collided, tunnel closed
A serious traffic accident on the A4 on Monday afternoon caused major disruptions to commuter traffic heading towards Frankfurt am Main. Three semi-trailer trucks collided between the Bucha and Magdala junctions.
Hermsdorfer Kreuz: Closure and Diversion from August 3rd
Jena, July 31, 2026 – Motorists on the A4 should expect traffic disruptions at the Hermsdorfer Kreuz next week. Due to inspection work, the connection from the A4 coming from the direction of Dresden to the A9 in the direction of Berlin will be closed.
Traffic accident in the Lobdeburg tunnel on the A4
On July 19, 2026, a traffic accident occurred in the Lobdeburg tunnel on the A4 motorway near Jena involving a motorcycle and a passenger car.
A4 near Jena: Full closure following truck fire
Jena, 20.07.2026 – A technical defect in a truck trailer led to a large-scale closure of the A4 this Monday morning.
Apolda/A4: Circus truck hits traffic light and flees
Apolda/Teufelstal (08.07.2026) – A circus semi-trailer truck struck a traffic light system in the Apolda city area and subsequently fled the scene. The heavy vehicle was only stopped on the Autobahn 4.
Apolda/A4: Truck hits traffic light and flees to Teufelstal
Apolda/Teufelstal, July 7, 2026 – Following an accident at an intersection in Apolda, a semi-truck fled via the Bundesstraße 87 and the Autobahn 4 on Monday. Police were eventually able to stop the vehicle at the Teufelstal rest area and have initiated an investigation for hit-and-run.
A4 near Jena: Accident in Jagdbergtunnel causes closure
A rear-end collision involving three vehicles caused a 30-minute full closure of the Jagdbergtunnel on the A4 motorway towards Dresden on Tuesday. Fortunately, no one was injured.
A4 near Jena: Jena-Zentrum exit temporarily closed on Monday evening
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Jena-Zentrum exit on the A4 in the direction of Frankfurt am Main will be fully closed for two hours due to urgent maintenance work.