Winter chaos in Hamburg: Snow causes numerous accidents and traffic jams!

Winter chaos in Hamburg: Snow causes numerous accidents and traffic jams!

On Friday morning, a wintry scenario unfolded in Hamburg that many people remember from previous years. Heavy snow caused traffic delays and led to numerous accidents. The city was literally enveloped in a wintry backdrop, with challenges increasing for drivers, pedestrians and public transport. The MOPO reported several incidents caused by the cold weather.

A public bus had an accident on Grindelallee in Rotherbaum when the driver lost control due to the slippery road. The articulated bus crashed into a barrier that serves to protect against collisions. Fortunately, the passengers were uninjured, but the bus was no longer drivable and had to be towed away. However, this was not the only incident: on the B404 near Schwarzenbek, another articulated bus skidded and a tanker truck overturned; Here, too, no injured driver was found. Let's look at the bigger picture.

Traffic chaos and numerous missions

The impact of the onset of winter was profound. Over 150 kilometers of traffic jams formed on the A1, A7 and A23 motorways, with some lasting up to three and a half hours. The situation was particularly dramatic on the A7 between Schnelsen-Nord and Quickborn, where a sprinter and a tractor-trailer collided, injuring one person. Various accidents also occurred throughout Schleswig-Holstein due to the winter conditions, as the Tagesschau reports.

The Hamburg city cleaning service had 720 employees working on winter services and had increased the number of emergency services from 125 to over 600 in order to cope with the slippery conditions. The NDR reported that there were several weather-related deployments by the fire department, including fallen trees that blocked some streets. The Köhlbrand Bridge remained temporarily closed for rescue work because a truck was stationary and paralyzed traffic.

Disabilities at the airport and in local transport

Since the airports were also affected, around twenty flights at Hamburg Airport were canceled. The weather led to significant delays in departures, which severely affected travelers' planning. Public transport, including S-Bahn and buses, also experienced delays due to the slippery conditions. Patience was required at the stops while the traffic chaos slowly cleared up.

Meteorologists warn of further cold spells and extreme slippery conditions in the coming days. Nights will remain cold and snow will continue to affect city streets and sidewalks. Residents are asked to clear the sidewalks in front of their properties to protect pedestrians.

For many Hamburg residents, the onset of winter remains a challenge like a classic piece of Hamburg weather, but the emergency services show that they have a good knack for such situations and are doing everything they can to get the city moving again quickly.