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Freezing rain causes chaos: 259 accidents in Schwäbisch Hall and the surrounding area!
On May 30, 2025, there were 47 traffic accidents and several injuries in the Schwäbisch Hall district due to freezing rain.
Freezing rain causes chaos: 259 accidents in Schwäbisch Hall and the surrounding area!
The freezing rain on Wednesday morning led to a massive increase in traffic accidents in the area of the Aalen police headquarters. A total of 259 accidents occurred, with the Schwäbisch Hall district being particularly affected. Loud Blicklocal 47 accidents were registered in Schwäbisch Hall, followed by 58 in the Ostalb district and 154 in the Rems-Murr district.
The slippery conditions and freezing rain were the main causes of the accidents. A total of 10 people sustained minor injuries. The distribution of accidents with personal injuries is particularly worrying: there were 5 such accidents in the Rems-Murr district, 3 in the Ostalb district and 2 in the Schwäbisch Hall district. The police warned urgently about the dangerous driving conditions and the freezing wet conditions. Emergency medical teams were on duty to be able to react quickly.
Obstructions in road traffic
The adverse weather conditions led to further restrictions on road traffic. The Rote Steige and the Cröffelbacher Steige were closed for over an hour, which caused additional traffic problems. Pedestrians were forced to help each other to find safer routes and avoid falls.
These accidents are based on the latest findings in traffic accident statistics from Destatis is provided. The statistics serve to obtain precise and comprehensive data on the traffic safety situation and help to identify connections between the causes of accidents and traffic behavior. They form the basis for measures in legislation, road construction and traffic education.
The police appeal to all road users to exercise particular caution and to adapt their speed to the weather conditions. Especially in the cold season, slippery roads and freezing rain are common causes of traffic accidents, which can lead to injuries and property damage.