Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Bürgel/Nausnitz, May 22, 2026 – Following a collision at a busy intersection near Nausnitz, police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left behind a field of debris early Thursday morning. Vehicle parts found at the scene indicate that the vehicle involved was a Citroën.
Drivers in Jena and the adjacent Saale-Holzland-Kreis must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday. Police and traffic monitoring authorities have deployed mobile speed cameras.
Stadtroda, 20.05.2026 – An unusual case of property damage is occupying the police in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. On Tuesday morning, witnesses discovered symbols of unconstitutional organizations on a gravel path, consisting of an everyday food item.
A 44-year-old driver caused an accident on Monday afternoon while attempting to evade a traffic stop. Under the influence of drugs, he crashed his vehicle into a stone wall.
A serious traffic accident occurred on the L1075 on Sunday afternoon. A motorcyclist was seriously injured during an overtaking maneuver and required emergency surgery at the hospital.
A suspicious metallic object found at Tissaer Weg in Stadtroda triggered a police operation on Thursday. The object, which resembled a historical warhead, was later identified as a harmless agricultural component.
Stadtroda/Tröbnitz, 15.05.2026. A traffic accident occurred on the L1077 between Stadtroda and Tröbnitz on Thursday afternoon. A 19-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his machine in a curve and fell down an embankment.
Citizens of the Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for closed government doors this coming Friday. The District Office will remain completely closed at all locations due to the bridge day following Christi Himmelfahrt.
Oßmaritz, 11.05.2026 – An illegally killed doe was discovered in the hunting grounds near Oßmaritz on Sunday afternoon. The Saale-Holzland-Kreis police have launched an investigation into suspected poaching and are now hoping for information from the public.
Volunteer rescue dog teams from the Jena region and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis are training intensively for person searches. The requirements for humans and animals are high to ensure the rescue of missing persons in emergencies.