B7 near Wogau: Accident following collision with a tree
On Monday morning, an 88-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle on the B7 near Wogau, resulting in a collision with a tree. The driver sustained minor injuries.
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B7 near Wogau reopened following accident
Jena / Wogau, August 17, 2026 – Following a traffic accident on the B7 federal highway near the entrance to Wogau, a temporary full closure was implemented on Monday morning. A car had veered off the road and collided with a tree.
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.
Gas leak in Jena-Zwätzen: Leak sealed following construction work
A gas leak caused by construction work in the north of Jena triggered a fire department operation this morning. Thanks to the rapid response of the municipal utilities and emergency services, the damaged pipeline was successfully sealed by midday.
Gas leak in Jena-Zwätzen: Residents advised to keep windows closed
Construction work in the Zwätzen district led to a damaged gas line on Tuesday morning. Emergency services are currently securing the area.
Jena Fire Department: Realistic Training in Ohrdruf
Ohrdruf/Jena, July 9, 2026 – Firefighter candidates from the current Jena basic training course are currently undergoing intensive practical training at the Ohrdruf military training area. The week-long training under realistic conditions is designed to prepare the prospective emergency personnel for complex emergency scenarios.
Weimar: Burglary on Moskauer Straße
Weimar, July 8, 2026 – Unknown perpetrators broke into a company building on Moskauer Straße in Weimar over the past weekend. Investigators have commenced their work and are asking the public for assistance in solving the case.
Cycling Accident in Rausdorf: 57-Year-Old Falls into Stream After Evasive Maneuver
A 57-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries in Rausdorf after falling two meters into a stream while attempting to avoid pedestrians.
New DRK Education Center Opened in Jena: Centralized Training for Emergency Services and Nursing
Jena, 05/09/2026 – The German Red Cross (DRK) has officially inaugurated a new education center in Jena. Starting immediately, the new facility will bundle essential training and education programs centrally under one roof.
Machine fire in Jena industrial area: Milling machine destroyed, six injured
A fire broke out at a company site in Jena on Wednesday afternoon. Six employees were injured by smoke inhalation, and a milling machine was completely destroyed, resulting in significant property damage.