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Magdala, 07.05.2026. Following a serious traffic accident between a passenger car and a truck, the Bundesautobahn 4 in the direction of Dresden is currently completely closed. All persons involved in the incident sustained injuries.
Jena-Burgau, 06.05.2026. On Monday evening, a traffic accident occurred on Keßlerstraße in Jena between a cyclist and a passenger car. The cause was a disregarded red light.
On Friday morning, a parked Tesla was significantly damaged in a hit-and-run accident in the center of Stadtroda. The unknown driver fled the scene without reporting the damage.
A hit-and-run accident resulting in significant property damage occurred on Ziegenhainer Straße. The Jena police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information regarding the fleeing vehicle.
Following an accident caused by an intoxicated taxi driver at Jena’s Teichgraben, the police continue to search for the owners of damaged bicycles. Numerous bikes were destroyed or heavily damaged in the incident last week.
On Tuesday morning, a rear-end collision involving a public bus and a passenger car occurred in Bahnhofstraße. No injuries were reported.
Jena, 22.04.2026. Following a hit-and-run in the parking lot of a DIY store in Jena Nord, the police are looking for witnesses. The incident occurred at the end of March; the perpetrator caused property damage and fled the scene.
A hit-and-run occurred at a Jena shopping center on Tuesday afternoon. Thanks to an attentive witness who noted the perpetrator’s license plate, the police were able to investigate quickly and initiate proceedings.
Following a traffic accident involving an intoxicated taxi driver at Teichgraben, the Jena police are searching for victims. Owners of bicycles damaged in the incident are requested to contact the authorities.
A larger piece of sheet metal on the Autobahn 4 triggered a multi-vehicle rear-end collision on Monday morning. The route in the direction of Frankfurt am Main had to be temporarily fully closed near Stadtroda.