Jägersdorf: 16-year-old moped rider seriously injured after accident
A 16-year-old moped rider was seriously injured in a rear-end collision on Hauptstraße in Jägersdorf on Thursday. The moped caught fire following the impact.
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Apolda: Injured person found under railway bridge
On Sunday, a person was found injured under a railway bridge in Apolda. The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
B87: High-speed chase ends in serious accident
Apolda/Eckartsberga, 05.07.2026 – Early Sunday morning, a multi-kilometer police chase on the B87 ended in a serious collision with a tree. The fleeing driver was under the influence of drugs, unlicensed, and driving with stolen license plates.
Traffic Chaos Leads to Accident: Semi-Trailer Damages Fire Station in Eisenberg
A maneuvering semi-trailer truck damaged the local fire station in Eisenberg on Monday morning. The incident was directly linked to massive traffic chaos in the city area triggered by an autobahn closure.
Head-on collision on L1071: Two slightly injured in accident near Gösen
On Monday evening, a serious head-on collision occurred between two oncoming vehicles on the L1071. Both drivers sustained minor injuries, and the state road had to be temporarily closed.
Serious accident near Bucha: Car crashes into tree at high speed
A serious traffic accident occurred late Sunday evening on the Landstraße between Bucha and Nennsdorf, leaving a driver seriously injured. The vehicle collided with a tree at high speed, resulting in a total loss.
Jena/Camburg: Curious Accident Cause – Horses Kick Mercedes and Trigger eCall Emergency Call
An unusual incident in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis caused a stir on Sunday morning when three free-roaming horses triggered a parked car’s automatic emergency call system (eCall) by kicking it.
Incident in Krautgasse: Police Suspect Accident After Weight Plate Fall
Following the fall of a heavy weight plate in Jena’s Krautgasse, police provide a cautious all-clear. Current investigations point to an accident; fortunately, no one was injured.
Flash Fire in Schlöben: 14-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Using Methylated Spirits on Fire Bowl
On Sunday evening, a gathering at a fire bowl in Schlöben escalated: Due to the reckless use of methylated spirits, a 14-year-old girl suffered burn injuries from a flash fire. The police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.
Accident with Methylated Spirits in Schlöben: 14-Year-Old Severely Injured at Fire Bowl
Schlöben/Jena, 25.05.2026 – Careless handling of methylated spirits at a fire bowl led to severe burn injuries for a 14-year-old in Schlöben (Saale-Holzland-Kreis) on Sunday evening. Police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.