A1 Chaos: Electric car crashes into truck – passenger injured!
On June 25, 2025, there was a traffic accident on the A1 near Lübeck between an electric car and a truck, with injuries.

A1 Chaos: Electric car crashes into truck – passenger injured!
Once again, the rain-soaked roads created dangerous conditions on northern Germany's roads. On June 25, 2025, a traffic accident occurred between an electric car and a truck at the Lübeck intersection on the A1. The wetness was probably a decisive factor that led to the collision, as NDR reports. Fortunately, the driver of the truck and the car driver were uninjured. A passenger in the electric car, however, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The consequences of the accident could not be overlooked: the A1 towards Hamburg had to be temporarily closed to two lanes, which led to a kilometer-long traffic jam up to Bad Schwartau in the Ostholstein district. Drivers had to prepare for a longer journey that day while recovery efforts from the accident took place.
Current traffic situation
The traffic situation in Bad Schwartau is tense, but not just because of this incident. There were also reports of danger on the A20 due to wooden parts on the road. In addition, drivers on the A1 between Lübeck and Hamburg had to expect several interruptions, all of which were cleared in time, as Stau.info reports.
The road closures not only had an impact on commuters, but also on freight transport. There were also minor disturbances due to ongoing construction sites, whose work continued on the various motorway sections that day. A variant on the A1 from Hamburg to Lübeck was restricted on June 26, 2025, when the three left lanes were to be closed due to road renovations - another challenge for traffic.
Road safety in focus
Last but not least, such events shed light on road safety, which, according to Destatis, is comprehensively documented. These results are essential for the development of future measures in legislation and road construction. Accidents that happen on site like this offer valuable data to sustainably improve the safety situation in traffic and minimize incidents of this type.
In summary, this situation shows how weather-related traffic conditions can significantly impact not only daily commuting, but also overall traffic. The roads are always a challenge, and a good hand in planning trips is more necessary than ever.