Dramatic photo of icy crashes closing A24 highway in Schleswig-Holstein due to black ice.
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Icy conditions on A24 lead to full closure after accidents

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The A24 highway in Schleswig-Holstein was closed in both directions on Friday evening between Talkau and Schwarzenbek/Grande. Several accidents due to black ice caused the closure. An additional ice-related accident occurred in Gudow.

On Friday evening, black ice created hazardous conditions on the A24 in Herzogtum Lauenburg. The highway was fully closed in both directions between Talkau and Schwarzenbek/Grande after several accidents were reported. Police noted multiple incidents due to ice in the region.

An additional accident occurred near Gudow because of icy roads. Nearby, a local bus en route to Schwarzenbek slid into a ditch, as indicated by police reports. The winter onset in Schleswig-Holstein has led to a rise in traffic accidents, with fire services and winter maintenance crews in continuous operation.

Authorities warn of ongoing ice, especially during upcoming nights with temperatures dropping to double-digit negatives. Experts advise avoiding smaller roads and adjusting driving behavior. No detailed reports of major damage or injuries are mentioned, but the closure highlights the risks of the current weather.

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Users on X described chaotic morning traffic on the A24 near Wittenburg due to snow, rain, and ice on January 2, 2026, with slow truck speeds and reports of an accident before the Schwarzenbek/Grande exit. Personal accounts noted waiting on parking areas for safety and described conditions as hellish. One post directly shared the news of the full closure between Talkau and Schwarzenbek/Grande due to multiple black ice accidents, plus an incident in Gudow. Sentiments focused on caution and frustration with winter road conditions.

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Traffic pileup on icy motorway in northern Germany due to black ice, with emergency response.
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Black ice in northern Germany causes accidents and closures

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Freezing rain and ice has led to numerous traffic accidents in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. Several motorways were temporarily closed, and hospitals report high strain from injuries. The German Weather Service continues to warn of black ice risks.

A winter surge struck Schleswig-Holstein on Monday, January 26, blanketing the region in up to 10 centimeters of snow and ice. This led to numerous accidents and disruptions in local public transport. The German Weather Service (DWD) warned of ongoing snowfall, freezing rain, and ice risks until Tuesday.

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Black ice caused six traffic accidents involving 13 vehicles on the A96 near Memmingen on Christmas Eve. One person suffered minor injuries, and the road was temporarily closed. The total damage amounted to about 150,000 euros.

Following yesterday's transport disruptions in Västerbotten, SMHI's yellow warning for sudden black ice has caused major chaos on the E4 in Norrbotten, with lorries blocking the road at two points and hours-long queues between Kalix, Boden, and Piteå. Luleå local traffic is canceled, and a stranded driver calls it 'complete chaos.'

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SMHI has issued two yellow warnings for sudden black ice in northern Svealand and southern Norrland following recent snowstorms that have caused multiple traffic accidents. Meteorologist Toni Fuentes warns that rain can freeze quickly on cold roads despite rising temperatures. Police urge drivers to adjust speed and keep distance.

Following a serious traffic accident with three fatalities in central Franconia, Federal Road B2 near Pleinfeld is now open again. The stretch south of Nuremberg was closed until late evening. Police reported that traffic has been flowing since 11 p.m.

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Following DWD forecasts, Storm Low Elli has brought heavy snowfalls and gale-force winds to Germany, worst in the north. Schools are shut across Lower Saxony and parts of Schleswig-Holstein, transport is curtailed, and life-threatening conditions persist amid snow drifts and black ice.

 

 

 

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