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On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany, a camper van crashed into a line of cars stopped in a traffic jam. 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. Damage is estimated at €350,000. The motorway was closed for five and a half hours.

On the A9 in eastern Germany, 34 people were injured last night in a rear-end collision involving a motorhome. The accident occurred near Bad Lobenstein in Thuringia. The motorhome braked too late and crashed into the tail of a traffic jam caused by an earlier accident on the opposite carriageway. Police reported 34 injured, none in life-threatening condition. Nine vehicles were damaged, including two minibuses, one of which was carrying children with special needs and their carers. The motorway was closed in both directions for over five hours.

Tourists from the Netherlands and other countries increasingly travel to Lake Constance in campers, preferring it to Spanish and Italian resorts due to shorter distance and less heat. Eric and Anita Vlot from near Rotterdam praised local hospitality and said they would return.

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.

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.

A fully equipped Bimobil LBX434 expedition motorhome based on an Iveco Daily 4x4 has been listed on the used market. The price is €267,500. The vehicle, first registered in July 2022 with 77,800 km, features a 180 hp diesel engine, permanent all-wheel drive, reinforced suspension, a winch, a 200-litre fuel tank, and off-grid systems: two 110 Ah lithium batteries, 260 W solar, 200 L fresh water and 100 L grey water tanks. Interior includes solid wood furniture, a separate toilet, gas oven, 270° awning, and roof terrace. The seller is upgrading to a larger MAN TGM for a multi-year world trip.