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Motorhome and Mercedes collide on A2 near Porta Westfalica: two injured, road closed

25.06.2026 02:11 2 min 4 sources
Rinteln Aktuell DEU + 3 more
Motorhome and Mercedes collide on A2 near Porta Westfalica: two injured, road closed
Original source: Rinteln Aktuell

In Brief

On April 18, 2026, a motorhome and a Mercedes car collided on the A2 motorway towards Dortmund. Two people were injured, the motorhome hit a crash barrier, traffic was fully blocked, causing major delays.

Collision on the A2

On April 18, 2026, at around 12:37, a motorhome and a Mercedes passenger car collided on the A2 motorway near Porta Westfalica (North Rhine-Westphalia). According to sources, after the impact the motorhome hit a crash barrier and came to a stop on the right and middle lanes, partially blocking the road.

Casualties and aftermath

Two people sustained injuries in the accident. Traffic towards Dortmund was completely closed, leading to significant congestion. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. It is noted that a similar accident involving a motorhome occurred on the same motorway in March 2026, but that incident is unrelated to this one.

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