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Winter chaos in Lower Saxony: Black ice causes accidents and injuries!
In Gifhorn, the thaw brought normality back after slippery conditions and snow, while hospitals treated injuries.
Winter chaos in Lower Saxony: Black ice causes accidents and injuries!
What are the winter conditions in Lower Saxony? Since the heavy snowfall and the subsequent black ice, the situation has improved noticeably. Reported today, January 14, 2026 NDR that a thaw has set in in Lower Saxony and train traffic has returned to normal. This provides relief for commuters and travelers who have suffered from the winter conditions in recent days.
However, some roads were still slippery in areas on Tuesday, with most warnings lifted by midday. Especially in Lüneburg and Uelzen it was “smooth as glass” in the morning. Various roads had to be closed due to accidents, such as the B209 near Bispingen, where rescue work was carried out after a truck accident. The A7 also saw a collision between two vehicles on Monday evening.
Accident statistics and health system
The winter conditions have also put a strain on the healthcare system. Hospitals have been registering an increase in fall injuries since the weekend, especially to the wrists, upper arms, thighs and feet. High occupancy is expected to remain an issue throughout the winter. Experts also warn about the dangers of slippery winter conditions. According to legal requirements, residents and winter services are obliged to remove slippery areas in order to avoid accidents. Black ice is often caused by pressure on existing snow or freezing water, which significantly endangers the traffic situation. From 2011 to 2024, a total of 21,000 road traffic accidents with personal injuries caused by snow and black ice were registered in Germany Statista shows.
A look at the coming days
The good news: There is no threat of national flooding and the general weather is becoming milder. Loud NDR The water levels in Lower Saxony's rivers will rise, but reporting level 1 is only affected locally - major spills on agricultural land do not currently have to be reported.
But it's not just the rivers that can benefit. The ski areas that were closed in winter are now open again and it is definitely possible to ski. Unfortunately, another announced low is causing new freak weather at the weekend that could affect rush hour traffic. The key here is to be well prepared and stay on guard.
In summary, the winter challenges should not be underestimated. Road safety and attention to black ice must not be ignored. Everyone should do their part to avoid accidents and get through the winter months safely.