Shock on the A3: Caravan smashes after a collision with a van!

Shock on the A3: Caravan smashes after a collision with a van!

On May 14, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident on the A3 in Bavaria. The incident occurred between the Höchstadt-Nord and Steigerwald-Süd junctions in the direction of Passau. A 62-year-old driver of a caravan had to stop due to a technical defect and set up a warning triangle. In the meantime, a 58-year-old driver of a small van overlooked the obstacle and drove into the standing caravan, like Infranken.de reported.

The collision had devastating consequences: the caravan was completely destroyed and fell into numerous individual parts. The towing vehicle and the small van also suffered total damage. The total damage is estimated at around 35,000 euros. In addition, another vehicle that was in front of the caravan was badly damaged. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the accident, which was considered a happy fact by the emergency services.

Details on the course of the accident

according to tz.de was informed about the maneuverable caravan on the middle lane. The caravan could no longer continue due to a clutch damage. The owners had already brought themselves to security behind the guardrail when the accident passed.

The fire brigade from Höchstadt/Aisch, Mühlhausen and Keyfeld was used to secure the scene of the accident. The middle and left lane had to be blocked for the rescue and cleaning of the road, which led to considerable traffic impairments. The driver of the small van was warned by the police.

assessment of traffic safety

traffic accidents on German highways are a common topic. According to the Federal Statistical Office , the most common causes of accidents are among other things. The incident on the A3 illustrates how important it is to immediately take the necessary safety precautions for vehicle defects.

In this tragic case, which fortunately went without injuries, the drivers and vehicles concerned can serve as an example of the importance of security measures on the street. The situation could have ended much worse if the inmates of the caravan had still been in the vehicle during the collision.