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A serious traffic accident on the A4 on Monday afternoon caused major disruptions to commuter traffic heading towards Frankfurt am Main. Three semi-trailer trucks collided between the Bucha and Magdala junctions.
Following a traffic accident in a supermarket parking lot in Bad Sulza, an 86-year-old driver fled the scene. Thanks to precise witness reports and an immediate search of the surrounding area, police were able to locate the senior shortly thereafter.
Wickerstedt/Eberstedt, 07/29/2026: On Tuesday evening, a traffic accident involving three cyclists occurred on the popular Ilmtal cycle path between Wickerstedt and Eberstedt. During a collision while turning and overtaking, one of the participants sustained minor injuries, and significant property damage was caused.
On Sunday morning, a traffic accident involving two cars occurred on a supermarket parking lot in Hermsdorf, resulting in one injury.
On July 19, 2026, a traffic accident occurred in the Lobdeburg tunnel on the A4 motorway near Jena involving a motorcycle and a passenger car.
Apolda, July 15, 2026 – A traffic accident involving a car and a cyclist occurred on Heidenberg in Apolda on Monday morning. A 27-year-old cyclist sustained injuries.
Wersdorf/Pfiffelbach, July 14, 2026 – On Monday evening, a young driver went off the road on the country road between Wersdorf and Pfiffelbach. The 21-year-old driver fortunately remained uninjured.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – Two people sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident at a parking garage exit on Karl-Marx-Allee on Monday afternoon. The police have initiated an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident.
Hainchen/Schkölen, July 14, 2026 – Following a traffic accident on Monday afternoon on the country road between Hainchen and Schkölen, the police are urgently seeking witnesses. A 13-year-old child was struck by an overtaking trailer, after which the driver fled the scene without authorization.
Bad Berka, July 13, 2026 – A serious two-vehicle collision occurred in Bad Berka on Sunday afternoon. A driver failed to yield while turning, resulting in significant property damage and one minor injury.