Law gladious in the district of Coesfeld: accidents and warnings for drivers!

Law gladious in the district of Coesfeld: accidents and warnings for drivers!

Winter is currently noticeable with full force: On January 20, 2025, warnings of mirror -smooth roads and sidewalks were pronounced in the Coesfeld district. The police recorded several missions due to the difficult conditions. The areas around Lüdinghausen, Seppenrade, Dülmen and Nordkirchen are particularly affected. In these regions in particular, smooth accidents occurred that tightened the traffic chaos in the region.

like Radio Kiepenkerl are currently reported that two accidents that can be clearly traced back to the smoothness. In Senden, a car slipped into a ditch. Fortunately, the driver was not injured. It was different in Olfen, where a vehicle crashed into a tree and the driver was injured. The police also warn of freezing moisture, which is often difficult to recognize.

national effects in Germany

The black ice is not just a local problem: in different parts of Germany, especially in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, there were numerous accidents. These even led to several deaths. In Baden-Württemberg, more than 1,000 accidents were reported, without serious injuries, but with a high number of minor injuries. Stuttgart Airport had to struggle with freezing rain, which meant that some planes had to switch to other airports, such as Tagesschau

in Bavaria at least three people died in the event of an accident due to the extreme weather conditions. Overall, numerous highways were temporarily blocked in this state, which further tightened the already tense traffic situation. The train traffic was also not untouched in these regions, with Deutsche Bahn no weather -related restrictions.

The dangers of black ice

The accidents caused by the weather conditions are a serious problem. A statistical survey shows that numerous traffic accidents occurred in Germany between 2013 and 2023 due to snow and black ice, which underlines the urgency of precautionary measures. In addition, it was particularly advisable to drive slower and foresight.

The German Weather Service (DWD) expects the precipitation and dry, cloudy weather to be subsided for the next few days, but the risk of black ice will remain in the morning. Pedestrians and drivers should continue to be particularly mindful and avoid unnecessary stays outdoors.

The current weather situation again illustrates the challenges that winter brings for traffic safety. It is to be hoped that the citizens will always take the warnings seriously and adhere to the given recommendations.