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Horror night on the highways: 7 injured in accidents!
On October 6, 2025, there were several traffic accidents on the A 4, A 7 and A 49 near Homberg (Efze) during the night, leaving 7 injured.
Horror night on the highways: 7 injured in accidents!
On the night of Sunday to Monday, October 5th to 6th, 2025, there were a series of traffic accidents on the A 4, A 7 and A 49 motorways in the area of responsibility of the Bad Hersfeld motorway police, which injured seven people and caused extensive property damage of around 150,000 euros. Loud nh24.de Rain-soaked roads contributed to the hazard and led to five separate accidents.
The accidents occurred almost simultaneously and sometimes had dramatic consequences. On Sunday evening at 8:55 p.m. on the A7 after the Homberg (Efze) junction, a 55-year-old BMW driver was the first to skid and crash into the guardrail. The collision demolished 30 sections of the guardrail and the driver had to be taken to hospital with injuries. The total damage amounted to around 55,000 euros, reported osthessen-news.de.
Serious accidents
Just minutes later, at 9 p.m., a 72-year-old driver from Hanover lost control of his vehicle near the A7 and had to be rescued by the fire department. He was also taken to hospital with minor injuries, which caused further property damage of around 30,000 euros.
At around 9:55 p.m., a third accident occurred at the Ohmtaldreieck on the A 49 when a 66-year-old motorhome driver skidded and crashed into the guardrail. The vehicle stopped here, causing damage of around 8,200 euros.
The fourth incident occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the A4 between Friedewald and Bad Hersfeld when a 39-year-old BMW driver from Berlin collided with a tractor-trailer in wet conditions. Here, too, the BMW X5 was totaled, with damage totaling around 20,000 euros.
Finally, at 11:40 p.m., a 27-year-old driver from Baden-Württemberg lost control of his Mercedes bus and crashed into a concrete sliding wall, causing the vehicle to tip over and remain in the flood ditch. All four occupants were injured and taken to hospitals, and here too there was damage of around 40,000 euros.
Appeal for road safety
The police strongly warn against driving in such weather conditions and emphasize the importance of adjusted speed, increased safety distance and regular tire checks to avoid aquaplaning. Such accidents are not only due to the current weather situation, but also show how important good traffic education is, as shown by statistics from the... Federal Statistical Office taken up, which serve as a basis for future transport policies.
Overall, the night saw seven injured people and nine damaged vehicles, which illustrates the dangers of road traffic. The authority reminds us: safety comes first. Remember to adapt your driving style accordingly, especially in the dark season and in bad weather!