Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Bremsnitz, July 13, 2026 – Following a hit-and-run incident on Sunday evening in Bremsnitz, police were able to quickly identify a 38-year-old suspect thanks to attentive witnesses. The man was heavily intoxicated and operating an uninsured electric bicycle that required a driver’s license.
Jena, July 13, 2026 – On Sunday evening, a serious right-of-way accident involving an e-scooter occurred in the city area, with extreme intoxication identified as the primary cause.
Schöngleina/Jena (July 12, 2026) – Two 28-year-old riders were seriously injured in a severe collision between two motorcycles on the country road near Schöngleina on Friday evening. Both men were transported to nearby hospitals.
Jena, July 10, 2026 – A rear-end collision occurred on Thursday morning at the intersection of Karl-Liebknecht-Straße and Camsdorfer Ufer after a car braked for a cyclist.
Weimar, July 10, 2026 – A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in a right-of-way accident at an intersection in Weimar on Thursday morning. The collision resulted in property damage to both vehicles involved.
Apolda, July 10, 2026 – A serious traffic accident occurred yesterday afternoon on Adolf-Aber-Straße in Apolda. For reasons yet to be determined, a female driver veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle.
Apolda/Teufelstal (08.07.2026) – A circus semi-trailer truck struck a traffic light system in the Apolda city area and subsequently fled the scene. The heavy vehicle was only stopped on the Autobahn 4.
Jena, July 7, 2026 – A traffic accident occurred on Monday morning in Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, resulting in minor injuries to a cyclist.
On Monday afternoon, a public bus collided with a traffic sign in Reinstädt. No injuries were reported.
Apolda/Teufelstal, July 7, 2026 – Following an accident at an intersection in Apolda, a semi-truck fled via the Bundesstraße 87 and the Autobahn 4 on Monday. Police were eventually able to stop the vehicle at the Teufelstal rest area and have initiated an investigation for hit-and-run.