Tragic accident on A93: Three dead in collision with truck in Bavaria
Serious traffic accident on the A93 in Bavaria: Three dead after a collision between a tractor-trailer and a van on November 24th, 2025.

Tragic accident on A93: Three dead in collision with truck in Bavaria
On November 24, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the A 93 motorway near Ponholz, Maxhütte-Haidhof, in which three people lost their lives. According to Fireworld, a tractor-trailer skidded, collided with the center guardrail and triggered a chain reaction involving several vehicles, including one van and two trucks.
The tragic consequences of the accident are reflected in the number of deaths: two Poles, aged 51 and 36, and a 36-year-old German driver died at the scene of the accident. Other people suffered injuries, some of which were life-threatening. The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear and are being investigated by the Schwandorf motorway police. Experts were called in to clarify the cause of the accident, while operations continued into the early afternoon hours.
Traffic disruptions and security measures
The A 93 in the direction of Munich was closed to traffic from 2:45 a.m. during the rescue work. Diversions have already been set up, but they were temporarily overloaded. The police ask all road users to avoid the affected area as far as possible to avoid further complications. The road was slippery due to snowfall at the time of the accident, which may have contributed to the cause of the accident, as reported by PNP.
This incident once again shows how important it is to continuously analyze and improve road safety. The Federal Statistics collects a variety of data on traffic accidents, which serve as a basis for legislative measures and strategic planning in the area of traffic safety. Not only are the causes of accidents analyzed, but the people and vehicles affected are also recorded in detail.
Today's tragic events should serve as a warning example for all road users to increase safety on German roads and to be more careful, especially in winter conditions.