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Slippery roads: Fire department in Hennef ends up in a ditch after an accident!
Slippery snow in the Rhein-Sieg district leads to traffic accidents; Fire engine slides into the ditch. Observe safety instructions.
Slippery roads: Fire department in Hennef ends up in a ditch after an accident!
The onset of winter caused many a surprise in the Rhein-Sieg district on Friday evening, January 1st, 2026. Snow and black ice not only created a wintry atmosphere, but also caused some sheet metal damage on the roads. Loud ksta.de An accident on the L 125 near Hennef-Lanzenbach led to the first incident. There, a taxi and an Audi collided when the driver of the Audi left the snow-covered road in a curve.
Fortunately, all occupants of the vehicles involved were uninjured, although the taxi's airbags deployed. While the police were recording the incident, the fire department wanted to provide support, but had to slip into the ditch due to slippery conditions on the pit road near Westerhausen. Here too, the crew remained safe, but could not rush to help because another fire engine blocked the road and did not dare to drive any further.
Weather and road conditions are deteriorating
The winter conditions were not just limited to the Rhine-Sieg region. How tagesschau.de reported that ice icing accidents occurred in many parts of Germany. The situation was particularly devastating in Bremen, where around 80 accidents were reported within just a few hours. In Lower Saxony, reports of more than 110 traffic accidents increased in just eight hours. There were also a number of accidents in Thuringia.
The German Weather Service (DWD) warns that roads will continue to be slippery and there will be a high risk of accidents in the coming days. Precipitation in the form of freezing rain is forecast overnight, which could further aggravate the situation. Motorists are advised to take extra caution and check road conditions before driving.
Additional challenges for the emergency services
In Hennef, the firefighters waited while their vehicle broke down and devoted themselves to creatively refreshing the winter scenery by building a snowman. A gritting vehicle was also used to grit the road and improve the conditions.
Various roads, including the L 352 near Allner, had to be closed due to accidents, as ksta.de further reports. Emergency services across the region were required to respond to the numerous weather-related challenges.
The weather in the coming days will remain unstable. The Severe Weather Center provides information about current ice warnings in Europe and advises all road users to exercise extreme caution. At this time, a good hand in traffic is essential!