Snow wine strikes: Several accidents through smooth roads in NRW!
Snow wine strikes: Several accidents through smooth roads in NRW!
On January 9, 2025, there were considerable winter burglaries in North Rhine-Westphalia, which brought both joy and challenges. Since the night of Thursday, there has been a lot of snow, which particularly pleased winter fans and children. Nevertheless, commuters and emergency services had a lot to do to secure the slippery roads and ensure traffic safety. The self -canted canteen in Heinsberg appeared in an inviting white, but the smooth conditions in the city center caused difficulties, especially walkers and strollers. This illustrates how the winter weather conditions influence the everyday life of people.
The police reported over two dozen accidents in the district, fortunately without any significant injuries. Police spokesman Frank Linkens pointed out that there were damage to property damage there, but no larger traffic jams were created. Dramatic scenes took place, among other things, on the A46, where a Mercedes driver lost control of his vehicle due to the smoothness and collided with the guardrail.
security measures and operations
Overall, the fire brigade had to work in several municipalities because fallen trees blocked the streets. In Hückelhoven, the emergency services reacted with the securing of a circus tent and the remedy of a technical disorder in a cultural center. Due to the continuous use of the district building yard, up to 300 tons of road salt were used to free the streets of snow and ice. Despite the winter conditions, bus traffic remained, but there were delays and individual failures.
In the neighboring Lüdenscheid and other cities, there were several accidents caused by the slippery roads. A 76-year-old driver got on the tracks in Lüdenscheid with his car, but remained unharmed. In Paderborn, a regular bus with 30 students slipped into a ditch, fortunately all children switched to a replacement bus and remained intact. On the other hand, two men were particularly seriously injured in Bestwig who collided due to the smoothness.
weather warnings and advice
According to the current reports of the German Weather Service, further snowfall and smooth streets will be expected until Friday. Citizens are encouraged to exercise special caution on trips. The weather forecasts also indicate the possibility of freezing moisture and snow showers, with cooling between zero and minus five degrees. The ADAC North Rhine therefore appeals to leave the car as possible and use alternative means of transport.
With regard to safety on the streets, it is important to consider the different types of smoothness that can occur during this time of year. Lightning ice cream, ripening and snow blades are all special challenges for drivers and require increased attention. Winter service is in use in North Rhine-Westphalia with several hundred employees to ensure the safety of road users, as DetailsQuellen