Unknown driver damages motorhome on cemetery parking lot in Westhausen and flees

On April 24 at around 4:10 PM on the A3 towards Cologne, near the Wiesbaden interchange, a camper van rear-ended the vehicle ahead due to driver inattention. Five vehicles were involved, and the main lanes were completely blocked. Two people were taken to a hospital for evaluation of possible injuries. The traffic jam stretched eight kilometers, and police estimated the damage at €90,000.

The Wasserburg municipal council approved the development plan for a special area for motorhomes and equestrian sports. The project includes an equestrian facility with a 48-space motorhome parking area on land previously used for orchards. A maximum of three tournaments per year (six days) is stipulated, and a mandatory booking system will reduce traffic. Construction starts in autumn, with opening planned for spring 2027.

Between April 2 and April 23, 2026, on the main street in Malborn, near the intersection 'Zum Steinkopf', unknown perpetrators damaged a caravan. They scratched four window panes and caused dents on the body. The Hermeskeil police are seeking witnesses and ask to call 06503-9151-0.

The city of Lorsch raised the daily ticket price for its motorhome parking from 10 to 20 euros. According to the commentator, abolishing the short-term parking tariff contradicts the goal of attracting day tourists. The price increase is explained by budget constraints but could have been more moderate. The results of this policy will become clear in a year.

The air fryer, a compact and versatile appliance, is present in millions of German households. However, using it in a motorhome can cause problems immediately upon arrival at a campsite. For mobile kitchens, there are alternative solutions specifically designed for travel.

Unknown perpetrators slashed tires on at least six parked caravans and motorhomes in the Wiehre district of Freiburg. The incidents occurred between March 31 and April 15, 2026, on five streets; police are seeking witnesses.