Fleet ice chaos in Remscheid: accidents and traffic problems before New Year's Eve!

In the morning before New Year's Eve, December 30, 2024, there was a number of weather -related traffic accidents in Remscheid and the surrounding area, which attracted the attention of the authorities. A total of seven accidents were registered, two of which took place in Remscheid. Fortunately, all accidents only led to sheet metal damage.

The situation relaxed in the course of the morning, although many vehicles were covered by a thick layer of ice, which made the morning scratch necessary. The streets and sidewalks were slippery and smooth in places. Stefan Weiand, chief police commissioner, noticed that not many people were traveling in road traffic. The clearing and scattering services have been active since early morning, especially on the bridges. Claudia Schmidt of the technical companies reported difficult conditions, especially on the Hasenberg in Lennep. The stray vehicles used brine, while foot groups scattered the sidewalks.

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The black ice problem was not only limited to Remscheid. According to reports, there were also challenges from the black ice in Solingen. At the same time, there was no city -wide decision to close schools and daycare centers in both cities. It is up to the parents to decide whether the way to school is reasonable and safe for their children. If the child is absent due to the weather conditions, the schools must be informed immediately.

On December 30th, the number of traffic accidents in the RSG country was already 62. In Solingen, 45 accidents were reported in which a person was slightly injured. The police estimated the damage amount for Remscheid and Solingen on a three -digit amount. The black ice situation relaxed, the temperatures rose and the streets became more and more freely.

Despite the adverse circumstances, the daycare and school operations in Remscheid were initially normal because no closings or restrictions were imposed. However, there were cases in which the Emma Gymnasium and the Albert Einstein Comprehensive School had to remain closed in Remscheid. The fire brigade had many missions for slipped pedestrians in the early morning, there were a total of 60 missions in the RSG country.

While 41 accidents have been counted in Solingen at 8:30 a.m., there were 14 accidents in Remscheid at the same time, but without injuries. The technical companies scattered the side streets in Remscheid while the main roads were sprinkled. In Solingen, too, certain hotspots such as Gräfrath, Burg and others were identified as particularly smoothly.

At 7:30 a.m. there were already problems in traffic and in public transport through the black ice. The technical businesses had reported delays in their missions, which would also expect possible delays during the garbage disposal. However, at 6:30 a.m. the number of accidents in the RSG country rose to around 60, but the number of injuries failed to materialize.

For the New Year's Day, warmer temperatures are expected, and winter services are on standby on December 31 from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. to continue to ensure security on the streets.