Serious accident on B111 injures several people
A serious traffic accident on federal road B111 in Schleswig-Holstein injured several people on Friday morning. The cause of the collision remains unclear, and police are investigating the incident. Traffic on the heavily used route is severely disrupted.
The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on the B111 heading toward Lübeck, near the town of Ahrensbök. According to police reports, at least three vehicles collided, including a truck and two passenger cars. Five people were injured, two of them seriously. Rescue services airlifted the victims to the hospital.
A police spokesperson stated: "The truck skidded, possibly due to wet road conditions, and crashed into the oncoming vehicles." The exact cause is still under investigation, with weather conditions potentially playing a role, as rain had fallen in the area.
The B111 is a key north-south route in Schleswig-Holstein, used daily by thousands of commuters and tourists. Such accidents are not uncommon here, but the severity of this incident led to a complete road closure. Detours have been set up, causing traffic jams extending to nearby towns.
Local authorities urge drivers to exercise caution, especially in autumn weather. Preliminary damage assessments show significant material losses to the vehicles, though the exact amount is unknown. The investigation continues, and the road is expected to reopen by afternoon.