Winterchaos: Dozens of smoothly accidents in Schleswig-Holstein!

A sudden onset of winter led to numerous smoothness accidents on January 3 and 4, 2025 in the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions of Germany. According to moin.de , especially in Schleswig-Holstein, due to the winter conditions for dozens of accidents. Most of the incidents concerned slip accidents or rear -end collisions, and fortunately no seriously injured people were reported.

In the south of Schleswig-Holstein, a total of 43 smooth accidents were registered, with 32 accidents in the four western circles. There were also 14 smooth accidents in Kiel, Plön, Neumünster and Rendsburg. In the northern part of the region, the snowfall only started in the afternoon, which is why only three accidents were reported here. For the coming days, snowfalls and sub-temperatures between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea will continue to be predicted, such as ndr.de reported.

warnings and tips from the police

Both police stations warn of the slippery streets and advise drivers for caution. It is recommended to use winter tires and show adapted driving behavior. Important tips include planning enough time, checking the vehicle lighting regularly and having emergency equipment such as blankets and flashlights in the car. In addition, it should be noted that even at plus temperatures with smooth roads.

The weather forecast indicates that snow is expected again at the weekend, with up to 10 cm fresh snow on Sunday. Over 700 emergency services from the Hamburg City Cleaning have been in use since Friday to spread and clear roads to improve the traffic situation.