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Campervan crashes into car queue in Germany: 34 injured

26.07.2026 15:11 4 min 9 sources РУС
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Campervan crashes into car queue in Germany: 34 injured
Original source: www.24chasa.bg

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On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, a campervan crashed into a queue of cars formed due to a traffic jam. 34 people were injured, including children with special needs. Damage is estimated at 350,000 euros.

On July 26, 2026, a serious accident occurred on the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany. The driver of a campervan crashed at full speed into a queue of cars that had formed after a previous accident. According to some sources, the campervan entered an emergency corridor; according to others, the driver simply did not notice the traffic jam.

34 people were injured, including several children, all with minor to moderate injuries. Nine vehicles were damaged, including two minibuses carrying 11 children with special needs. The damage is estimated at 350,000 euros. The motorway was closed for 5.5 hours. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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