Chaos after series of accidents

In an unforeseen turn of events, Darmstadt was plunged into chaos after a chain of accidents on two major highways.

1:15 PM, on the A67, close to Gernsheim, a series of rear-end collisions sent shockwaves through the wet road. Seven vehicles were entangled in the mishap. A woman (51) sustained severe injuries, while her companion (29) only noticed minor bruises.

But the drama didn't stop there. In quick succession, another chain reaction occurred. Two articulated trucks, a beverage truck, and two cars became part of the chaos. One of the truck drivers (25) was reported injured.

The misfortune continued, with yet another crash between a truck and a car. The male driver (58) escaped with only minor injuries.

The emergency services, fire department, highway maintenance department, and police were all summoned to handle the calamity. Two helicopters from the rescue services and the police were also dispatched to the site.

The cordon was tight. Within minutes of the first incident, a 12-kilometer long traffic jam started building up heading south. There was hope the traffic would divert via the A5. But alas, even that route was swiftly blocked.

1. In the initial accident on A67 near Gernsheim, seven cars were involved, leading to considerable havoc on the highway.
2. The series of accidents spilled over to A5, worsening the traffic situation in the region.
3. The emergency services were pressed into immediate action, providing much-needed relief to those injured.
4. The rescue lane on A67 was occupied by a plethora of emergency vehicles, including police and rescue service vehicles.
5. The rescue services in Hesse were pushed to their limits during the chain of incidents, with teams from Darmstadt and Frankfurt am Main in action.
6. Local news reports in Frankfurt were buzzing with accounts of the accidents, causing a snarl-up that stretched for 12 kilometers on A67.
7. Despite the rescue services' best efforts, another man (58) sustained minor injuries in a later accident involving a truck on A5.
8. The Hesse police are currently investigating the reasons behind the series of accidents on the two highways, disrupting traffic across the entire region.

Enrichment Data (Integrated): The specific reasons behind the multiple crashes that disrupted traffic flow, causing injuries and massive traffic jams on both A67 and A5 in Darmstadt, remain undisclosed in the existing reports. Nevertheless, common factors associated with traffic accidents on German autobahns include speeding, driver behavior, vehicle conditions, weather conditions, and infrastructure issues. These elements could have contributed to the incident, though without specific details, it's challenging to determine the exact causes.