Snow catastrophe in Hesse: traffic stands still, children tobogganing happily!

On January 2, 2025, strong snowfall in Hesse caused considerable traffic problems and numerous restricted transport connections. The winter conditions led to a truck accident in the Rheingau-Taunus district, which had to be blocked by several streets. Among other things, the K703 between Seitzenhahn and the branch to Bleidenstadt is completely blocked. Line buses are also not wrong in parts of the area, which significantly impaired the mobility of the residents.

The winter conditions are also reason for numerous leisure activities. Many families and children use the snow for tobogganing, especially in popular places such as the "high root" and the "Wiesbadener Platte". In the meantime, clearing vehicles are in constant use to make the streets passable again. Their commitment began in the early hours of the morning to cope with the challenges caused by the snowfall, such as the Lauterbacher" Anzeiger reported.

traffic disruptions and sporting events

The strong snowfall not only led to traffic restrictions, but also had an impact on planned sporting events. The start of training by the third division soccer team SV Wehen Wiesbaden was canceled due to the weather conditions. The team preferred to go to the gym instead, as