Four-vehicle crash on A485 injures two and snarls traffic near Giessen
Giessen/A485: Full Closure and Traffic Jam After Crash
A major accident on the A485 motorway yesterday caused significant disruptions to evening rush-hour traffic. Around 4:35 p.m., a collision involving a Renault, a Škoda, a Volkswagen, and a Mercedes occurred between the Schiffenberger Tal and Bergwerkswald exits. All four vehicles sustained damage. Two women, aged 25 and 58, were injured in the crash and taken to hospitals by emergency services. The roadway was fully closed for about 30 minutes, after which traffic could pass the scene in a single lane. The incident led to congestion and delays. Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Witnesses are asked to contact the Mittelhessen motorway police station at +49 6033 70430 with any information.
Giessen: Break-In at Restaurant
Between 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday (March 25) and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, an unknown intruder forced open the front door of an African restaurant on Bahnhofsstraße. The burglar tampered with the cash register before fleeing unnoticed, leaving behind thousands of euros in damage to the door.
Police are seeking witnesses and ask anyone with information to contact the criminal investigation unit at +49 641 7006-6555.
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