Serious accident on the Messeschnellweg: road towards Celle closed!
Accident on the Messeschnellweg in Hanover leads to closure in the direction of Celle. Driver seriously injured, traffic jam caused.

Serious accident on the Messeschnellweg: road towards Celle closed!
A serious accident caused traffic chaos on the Messeschnellweg (B3) in Hanover today, November 6, 2025. Loud Hannoverscher Allgemeine Zeitung The incident occurred between Mittel- and Kreuz Seelhorst when a car drove into a stationary construction site vehicle. The driver of the car was seriously injured and had to be freed from his vehicle by rescue workers.
Access to the north lane in the direction of Celle is currently closed. Traffic is being diverted onto the Südschnellweg (B65). This has already led to a traffic jam towards midfield, which is about ten minutes lost according to TomTom.
The cause of the accident is still unclear
The exact circumstances that led to this incident are still unclear. Emergency services attended the scene and attended to the injured driver, who was taken to hospital in critical condition. Residents and commuters are concerned about the traffic situation and hope that the cause of the accident will be quickly clarified.
The relevance of the trade fair expressway for transport connections in Hanover should not be underestimated. This route is often very busy, especially at peak times, and offers an important connection to neighboring regions.
The traffic authorities have been informed and are working to defuse the situation as quickly as possible. In the meantime, drivers should consider alternative routes and prepare for longer travel times.