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Winter chaos in Klein Nordende: bus accident on a slippery road!
Winter weather in Schleswig-Holstein: Several icy accidents due to snowfall, roads closed, safety warnings for drivers.
Winter chaos in Klein Nordende: bus accident on a slippery road!
An onset of winter caused some turbulence in northern Germany today, January 3, 2026. There was a bus accident in Klein Nordende in the Pinneberg district early in the morning, which exposed the slippery roads. According to n-tv.de, a bus landed in a ditch after heavy snowfall, but fortunately both the bus driver and three passengers remained uninjured.
Federal highway 431 is currently completely closed at Sandweg and a diversion has been set up. The accident is just one of many caused by the sudden onset of winter. The ndr.de also reports on numerous icy accidents in Schleswig-Holstein. By midday, more than 50 accidents had been reported across the state, with most occurring in the south.
Weather chaos in the north
In addition to Pinneberg, the districts of Segeberg and Stormarn were particularly affected. Police warn that roads across the country will continue to be slippery. Some tips for drivers include allowing enough time, checking lights regularly and using winter tires for better driving safety. In addition, the police recommend that you expect slippery roads when the temperatures are above zero and that you keep a blanket and enough windshield washer fluid with antifreeze in your car.
Overall, tagesschau.de reported real winter chaos in Germany. The roads were slippery and flights at Hamburg airport had to be canceled or delayed due to the weather. The winter service in Hamburg was also active with several hundred emergency services to grit and clear the streets.
The forecast for the weekend calls for more snowfall, with up to 10cm of fresh snow expected on Sunday. So, dear people, be careful on the roads and plan your trips well to avoid unnecessary accidents. When it snows, you just have to drive with your wits!