Snow chaos in Berlin: traffic is at a standstill and trees are blocking the tracks!

In Berlin and Brandenburg, heavy snowfall is causing massive traffic problems and dangerous road conditions. The snowfall, which began Thursday afternoon, resulted in mud, slippery conditions and collisions. The traffic information center (VIZ) reported congested roads, especially on the A100 city motorway, where traffic has come to a standstill. The A115 is also affected by slippery roads and police advise caution.

How rbb24 reported that there is no increased number of accidents in Berlin compared to usual conditions, while the Brandenburg police headquarters registered a higher number of accidents, mostly ice accidents with sheet metal damage. The Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) carried out winter service measures to clear and grit important streets and cycle paths. In particular, a fallen tree in Wittenau blocked the tracks of the S-Bahn lines S1 and S85 and led to further restrictions in rail traffic.

Weather forecasts and further developments

For Friday, meteorologists expect further snowfall of three to eight centimeters in Berlin and northern Brandenburg, while less snow is expected in southern Brandenburg. Frost and slippery conditions are also forecast for Friday night. Loud Berlin courier The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of winter road conditions. Around 2,300 BSR employees, supported by 540 clearing and gritting vehicles, are on duty to keep the roads passable.

The situation is not just limited to Berlin; There were also heavy snowfalls, numerous traffic accidents and delays in public life in other federal states such as North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Bavaria. At least six injuries were reported in weather-related accidents in Bavaria, and Dortmund Airport had to cancel or divert flights. The DWD also warns of slippery roads and freezing water and calls on drivers to drive carefully and slowly.