Many slippery incidents in Upper Lusatia and Ore Mountains - Black ice triggers chaos as trucks skid across Upper Lusatia roads
Icy roads caused multiple accidents across Upper Lusatia and the Eastern Ore Mountains on Monday morning. The hazardous conditions led to closures on key routes, including district roads, federal highways, and a motorway near Dresden.
The freezing temperatures created dangerous driving conditions early on Monday. Several trucks jackknifed or skidded across lanes, blocking traffic in multiple locations. A police spokesperson, whose name was not released, warned that the roads were particularly treacherous due to black ice.
The icy conditions disrupted travel across the region, with multiple roads remaining closed for extended periods. Drivers were advised to avoid unnecessary journeys until conditions improved. The situation highlighted the risks of sudden winter weather on major transport routes.
