Overview of the Incident
At least five people were killed and numerous others were injured after a coach crashed on the A9 motorway near Leipzig city in eastern Germany on Wednesday (Mar 27). The A9 in Germany is one of the country’s longest and most important motorways, stretching from Berlin to Munich.
Details of the Crash
- The A9 motorway passes through cities like Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Ingolstadt.
- There were 53 passengers and two drivers aboard the coach traveling from Berlin to Zurich at the time of the crash.
- The incident involved a Flixbus that veered off the road, causing it to fall on its side.
Response and Updates
Police in Saxony reported on social media about the fatalities and casualties in the accident. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, with ambulances and helicopters visible in images shared on social media.
Flixbus stated that they are cooperating with authorities to investigate the details of the crash and determine the cause.
Traffic Disruption
The A9 motorway, a major route, experienced closures in the direction of Munich due to the incident, leading to disruptions in traffic flow in the area.
