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Chaos on the A8: Coach accident throws Christmas Eve plans into disarray
Collision between a car and a coach on the A8 on December 23rd causes traffic jams before Christmas Eve. Injuries reported.
Chaos on the A8: Coach accident throws Christmas Eve plans into disarray
On the evening of December 23, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in the section between Salzburg and Munich of the A8 motorway. A car driven by an Austrian driver collided with a coach carrying a Korean tour group. This led to a significant traffic jam and a complete closure of the A8 in this area, as 5min reported.
The collision occurred at an inopportune time as many travelers were traveling just before Christmas. As a result of the accident, a woman was slightly injured. In addition, a subsequent accident occurred in the backlog, which further aggravated the situation.
Traffic volume and disruptions
The A8 is a major east-west route in Germany. It connects several federal states and major cities and is often frequented by cars, trucks and buses. This makes them vulnerable to accidents, as TAG24 reported. The volume of traffic on the days before Christmas often leads to tense traffic situations. The current reports about accidents on the A8 show the usual rush hour that develops around the festival.
On December 24, 2025, various reports of further traffic disruptions on the A8 were reported. For example, there were obstacles between the Karlsruhe and Karlsbad triangles and an accident near Burgau. These constant disruptions highlight the challenges drivers face during the Christmas season.
Current traffic situation
| Direction | Location | report | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8 Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | Karlsruhe triangle | Obstacle on the road | 12/24/25, 11:34 am |
| A8 Stuttgart → Munich | Burgau | Accident | 12/24/25, 11:21 am |
| A8 Munich → Salzburg | Seehamer See-West rest area | Accident scene cleared | 12/24/25, 8:47 a.m |
In addition, on December 24, 2025 at 11:15 a.m., some reports regarding the easing of traffic jams between Stuttgart-Möhringen and Kreuz Stuttgart as well as between Pforzheim-Süd and Pforzheim-Ost were lifted, which brought some relief in traffic flow, according to information from stau.info.
The circumstances of the accident and the resulting traffic disruptions show once again how important it is to drive particularly carefully in the run-up to Christmas and to follow traffic reports closely.