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Car and motorhome collide on A5 — highway reopened after closure

24.05.2026 19:50 1 min 1 source
SWR Aktuell DEU
Car and motorhome collide on A5 — highway reopened after closure
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On Monday morning, a car and a motorhome collided on the A5 southbound near Lahr (Ortenau district). The highway was closed for hours, causing a traffic jam. Three people sustained minor injuries; damage is estimated at €40,000. The accident occurred south of the Mahlberg rest area: a car merged from the acceleration lane, the motorhome swerved left, hit another car, and overturned. The road was cleared and reopened by 1:20 PM.

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Car and motorhome collide on A5 — highway reopened after closure

24.05.2026 SWR Aktuell DEU

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