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Heavy Rain and Aquaplaning Cause Major Accidents on A5, No Injuries Reported
A series of accidents on the A5, a major highway in Germany, occurred due to heavy rain and aquaplaning over the weekend, resulting in significant property damage but no injuries.
Just before 2 am, a 19-year-old Mercedes driver lost control of their vehicle between Baden-Baden and the Baden-Baden rest area, causing over 46,000 euros in damage. Another accident occurred just after 7 am further south on the A5 between Appenweier and Offenburg, resulting in around 75,000 euros in damage to a 3 Series BMW. Around 5:30 am, a 49-year-old BMW driver lost control of their vehicle on the A5 between the Rastatt-South and -North junctions, resulting in around 30,000 euros in damage.
Several accidents occurred on the A5 on Sunday due to the heavy rain, totaling approximately 121,000 euros in property damage. The accidents resulted in the road being reopened and traffic being rerouted around the accident sites.
On their way to the accident between Appenweier and Offenburg, the officers of the Offenburg Traffic Service found a crashed Mercedes that had veered off the road and collided with the guardrail at the Appenweier junction. Another accident was reported further south, where a following Audi damaged a tire by driving over debris caused by the accident.
The police were involved in handling the solution of car accidents on the A5 caused by heavy rain and aquaplaning. The information provided is from the Police Headquarters Offenburg, transmitted via news aktuell.
To help minimize the risk of traffic accidents due to aquaplaning, drivers should ensure their tires have a minimum tread depth of 3 mm for summer tires and 4 mm for winter tires. Driving at an appropriate speed can help minimize the risk of aquaplaning and ensure a short braking distance. Regularly checking tire pressure is important, especially in wet conditions. If traction is lost, drivers should stay calm, disengage the clutch (not applicable to vehicles with ESP), and keep the steering wheel straight (if traffic conditions allow).
The tips provided are applicable to drivers on the A5 and other roads in Germany. Drivers are advised to drive cautiously in wet conditions and to follow the recommended speed limits to ensure their safety and the safety of other road users.
For further information regarding traffic safety on the A5, drivers can contact the Police Headquarters Offenburg at 0781-211 211 or via email at [email protected]. The website for the Police Headquarters Offenburg is www.polizei-bw.de.
These tips do not guarantee the prevention of accidents, but they can help improve driving safety in wet conditions. Drivers are encouraged to take these precautions seriously to help reduce the risk of traffic accidents on the roads.
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