Weimar – September 24, 2026: A traffic accident at the intersection of Ettersburger Straße and Bundesstraße 7 caused significant traffic disruptions on Wednesday morning. According to the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena, a driver was traveling out of town and attempting to cross the B7 straight ahead when he disregarded a red traffic signal.
- Event: Traffic accident involving a vehicle rollover
- Location: Intersection of Ettersburger Straße / B7, Weimar
- Time: Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026
- Consequences: One person slightly injured, temporary full closure, property damage in the low five-figure range
Collision and full closure of the intersection area
At the same time, another vehicle was passing through the intersection on the B7 towards Erfurt with a green light. Despite an immediate emergency braking maneuver, the driver was unable to prevent the collision. Due to the force of the impact, the vehicle that caused the accident veered off course, tipped onto its side, and came to a rest on its roof.
The driver who caused the accident sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment. According to initial findings, the second driver involved remained uninjured. Both vehicles sustained significant property damage amounting to several thousand euros. The affected intersection area had to be fully closed for a short time for the duration of the accident investigation and the subsequent vehicle recovery.
Information regarding the sequence of events can be provided to the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena by calling 03641 81-1503 or via email at Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de.
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