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A camper van plowed into a line of cars on the A9 in Thuringia, Germany, injuring 34 people, including children. Damage is estimated at 350,000 euros.
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, a camper van crashed into a queue of vehicles formed due to a traffic jam on the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany. According to sources, at least 34 people, including several children, were injured, 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 highway was closed for 5.5 hours. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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At least 34 people, including several children, were injured when a campervan crashed into a column of vehicles on the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germa...
At least 34 people, including several children, were injured when a campervan crashed into a column of vehicles on the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany. The accident occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany, a camper van crashed into a traffic jam, injuring 34 people, including children. All injuries are minor to m...
On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany, a camper van crashed into a traffic jam, injuring 34 people, including children. All injuries are minor to moderate, with no life-threatening conditions. Nine vehicles were damaged, including two minibuses carrying 11 children with special needs. Damage is estimated at €350,000; the highway was closed for 5.5 hours.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, a motorhome plowed into a traffic jam, hitting nine vehicles. 34 people were injured, including children. Damage estimated at 350,000 euros.
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