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Icy roads trigger 38 car accidents in Central Hesse over weekend

A sudden freeze turned weekend drives into disaster. With nine injured and roads still treacherous, authorities warn drivers to brace for more chaos.

This is an image clicked in the dark. Here I can see the snowfall and there are two vehicles on the...
This is an image clicked in the dark. Here I can see the snowfall and there are two vehicles on the road.

Central Hesse: Nine Injured in Over 30 Slippery Road Accidents - Icy roads trigger 38 car accidents in Central Hesse over weekend

Icy roads caused chaos across Central Hesse over the weekend. Police recorded 38 accidents on Saturday evening and Sunday morning due to slippery conditions. Nine people were injured, with one woman requiring hospital treatment.

The accidents happened after snowfall and black ice formed on roads throughout the region. Every district in Central Hesse was affected, including Marburg-Biedenkopf and Gießen. Local police officers responded to each incident, documenting the damage and assisting those involved.

The weekend’s icy weather left a trail of damage and injuries across Central Hesse. Emergency services dealt with dozens of incidents, while the financial impact ran into hundreds of thousands. Authorities have urged motorists to stay cautious as cold weather persists.

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