Chaos on the streets: New Year's Eve brings snow and slippery accidents!

Chaos on the streets: New Year's Eve brings snow and slippery accidents!

On New Year's Eve morning in 2025, the streets in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania were hit by wintry conditions, which led to real chaos in traffic. Snow and freezing temperatures caused slippery roads and therefore numerous traffic accidents. So far, around 20 slippery accidents have been reported, spread across motorways, federal and city roads, as ndr.de reports.

The A20 motorway was particularly affected. A serious accident occurred near Glasin, where a truck skidded and stopped across the road. The driver suffered life-threatening injuries. Another incident in the direction of Rostock occurred near Hornstorf, where a truck crashed into the guardrail. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, but property damage amounted to around 5,000 euros. There was also a collision between several vehicles in the direction of Sanitz.

Accidents also occur off the highway

But the problems didn't just stop on the highway. Several accidents were also reported in the urban areas of Wismar and Schwerin. For example, a car slipped into the ditch between Warin and Blankenberg, but the occupants were uninjured. In the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, the district road between Warlitz and Steegen had to be closed after a serious accident involving three cars, in which at least two people were injured. In Boizenburg there was a collision on the B5 in which one person was slightly injured, while on the B105 near Neuenkirchen there was a serious accident with two other injuries.

Weather conditions contribute to the dangerous situation. Rain, sleet and strong winds mean that slippery roads can be expected in the coming hours, wismar.fm know. Drivers should therefore prepare for the winter road conditions and adapt their driving behavior. Braking distances increase significantly and special caution is required in the face of lightning ice, which often goes unnoticed.

Safety tips for drivers

The road safety warnings are clear: drivers should completely clear their vehicle of ice and snow before setting off. Smaller viewing holes are not sufficient and can result in fines. Winter or suitable all-season tires should also be fitted to ensure safety. A calm, consistent driving style is also advisable when driving: reducing speed and keeping your distance are the be-all and end-all, especially in poor visibility and slippery conditions, as presseportal.de emphasizes.

In such critical weather situations, it is important to think carefully about your own driving behavior. If there are warnings about black ice or heavy snowfall, drivers should, if in doubt, leave their vehicle parked. This is important not only for your own safety, but also for that of other road users.