Wedding parade blocked A7: Police are looking for witnesses and are investigating!

Wedding parade blocked A7: Police are looking for witnesses and are investigating!

Weekend surprise on the A7! Last Saturday, July 21, 2025, a convoy of up to 15 vehicles caused a significant traffic delay between Hanover and Hildesheim. These vehicles apparently belonged to a wedding party that was celebrating in an unorthodox manner, blocking all three lanes of traffic. The police are currently looking for additional witnesses who were affected by the chaotic parade and who may be able to provide valuable information. Loud NDR Not only were passengers stuck in traffic, but they were also leaning out of the windows to film videos of their escapades.

At around 4:30 p.m. the convoy started moving, causing the speed in this section to drop to a frightening 30 km/h. This significantly affected traffic between the Hannover Süd motorway triangle and the Hildesheim-Drispenstedt junction. Even in the two-lane construction area, the blockage continued and overtaking was simply impossible for other road users.

Police actions and investigations

The police were quickly on site and stopped the wedding parade when it arrived in the city of Hildesheim. How Press portal Reportedly, some of those involved were unreasonable about the police measures. Investigations into disorderly and criminal conduct were initiated against several people. During this action, a woman was also slightly injured in an accident.

The law enforcement officers appeal to all road users who were affected or endangered by the parade to come forward. “Reckless behavior on the road will not be tolerated,” the police emphatically emphasize and announce that they will take consistent measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

More incidents and traffic chaos

Other incidents occurred that day. Shots were reported from a car in Bremen and there was a pile-up in Oyten. In Cuxhaven, too, witnesses reported up to twelve vehicles traveling at “slow speed” on the motorway. Between all these events, the wedding parade remained the highlight of traffic news and caused considerable excitement throughout the country.

It remains to be seen what the investigation will reveal and whether those involved will have to celebrate or ultimately face the consequences for their reckless behavior. Regardless, this day was probably unforgettable for the wedding guests celebrating - even if the legal extra time might not be all that fun.