Winter chaos in NRW: Slippery roads lead to numerous accidents!

Winter chaos in NRW: Slippery roads lead to numerous accidents!

Winter has North Rhine-Westphalia firmly under control, and this is clearly noticeable in the road conditions. Slippery roads and heavy snowfall cause traffic chaos, and the situation is anything but easy for drivers. How calf reported that numerous drivers have had to expect unpleasant surprises in the last few days. The winter service vehicles are in constant use in Hamm and elsewhere to clear the roads of ice and snow.

All main roads are particularly affected, with depressions and shady areas in particular almost always being dangerously slippery. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid driving wherever possible and to use winter tyres, reduce speed and keep a safe distance. The weather remains unsettled, with temperatures slipping slightly below freezing at night. Frost down to minus 5 degrees is forecast for the coming nights, which further increases the risk of slippery conditions.

Traffic chaos due to the onset of winter

The onset of winter has already left its mark. On Thursday evening, 34 weather-related accidents occurred in the Münster area, with nine people being slightly injured. There was a dramatic incident in Kürten when a bus overturned on a slippery road. The driver suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The highways have not been spared either. In Euskirchen and towards the Eifel, numerous vehicles broke down on the country roads and the A1. There is also a traffic jam on the A535 near Wuppertal, where a truck standing sideways caused lengthy delays. Like the reporting from WDR shows, the problems are not just local, but affect large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Frost and safety instructions

The police are reporting minor accidents due to snow showers in the Rhein-Erft district and Rhein-Sieg district. The situation was particularly dangerous on the A46, where a vehicle crashed into the guardrail. There were also significant traffic disruptions in the South Westphalia region due to snow and slush. Gridding services are in continuous operation, but the numerous accidents due to slippery roads speak for themselves.

The weather forecast for the next few days does not promise any improvement. The risk of snow and slippery conditions remains at the weekend, with temperatures fluctuating between minus 4 and plus 3 degrees. City residents will face stormy days, and the warnings from the German Weather Service must be heeded regularly to avoid unpleasant surprises, it is also reported Ruhr24.

Overall, caution is advised! The roads are slippery and the traffic situation remains tense. Drivers should monitor conditions and prepare for potential difficulties, especially if their journey takes them over roads known for being slippery. It is up to each individual to travel safely!