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On Wednesday morning, a serious traffic accident occurred on the L1077 between Gernewitz and Laasdorf. A driver lost control of his vehicle on a rain-slicked road, causing the car to overturn.
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.
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.
Jena, May 19, 2026 – A failed turning maneuver in Gemdental ended in the water on Monday afternoon. A driver slid into the adjacent Gemdenbach with his car, triggering a rapid response from emergency services.
A failed U-turn in the Gemdental area of Jena led to an unusual traffic accident on Monday afternoon. A car veered off the paved surface and landed in the adjacent stream bed.
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.
Neckeroda, May 14, 2026. An unknown driver damaged a property wall while turning in Neckeroda on Wednesday evening and subsequently fled the scene. Police are now seeking witnesses to the incident.
A serious traffic accident occurred at the Angerkreuzung at Lutherplatz in Jena on Sunday morning. A failed evasive maneuver led to a car flipping over and two people being injured, including a teenager who was seriously hurt.
A 57-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries in Rausdorf after falling two meters into a stream while attempting to avoid pedestrians.
A traffic accident occurred on the A4 motorway towards Dresden on Thursday, resulting in three minor injuries. Two cars and one truck were involved in the incident near Magdala.