Winter chaos in the Mainz area: eight accidents and high damage!

The Mainz area experienced a sudden onset of winter, which caused considerable traffic disruptions on Sunday night. The winter service of Autobahn GmbH was continuously in use to keep the affected roads snow and smooth-free. Despite these measures, numerous sections of the A60, A643 and A63 motorways were severely impaired by the winter conditions.

like near News , there were eight accidents in the service area of ​​the Heidesheim police highway station that caused a total damage of around 80,000 euros. Several of these accidents were triggered by non -adapted speed, including sole -part collisions with the protective bank. There were also collisions with three emergency columns and two traffic signs.

alcohol and safety instructions

A special focus is on a driver who was under the influence of alcohol and now has to expect the withdrawal of her driver's license and a fine. The police appeal to all road users to adapt their speed to the weather -related conditions and to comply with a sufficient safety distance to avoid accidents.

In addition, the Transport directorate Mainz on the considerable traffic disruptions in the region and the ongoing measures of the winter service. The authority pointed out that the winter road conditions are a special challenge for the drivers.