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Lightning Accidents: Preliminary Statistics Revealed

Police in Stuttgart have released a report detailing accidents caused by black ice, providing an initial tally of the incidents. Access the report here.

Lightning-induced accidents - preliminary tally of occurrences
Lightning-induced accidents - preliminary tally of occurrences

Lightning Accidents: Preliminary Statistics Revealed

In the early hours of Friday, January 15, 2025, Stuttgart City Area was hit by a series of traffic accidents on Speidelweg. The road remains closed as of 13:30 PM, following six vehicles being damaged in accidents on the downhill road.

The Stuttgart Police Headquarters (Polizei-bw.de) has confirmed that the incidents occurred between 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Three people suffered minor injuries in three of these accidents. The accidents were due to slippery conditions and black ice.

The Stuttgart Police Headquarters Press Office, located in the Stuttgart City Area, is a contact point for inquiries related to these traffic accidents. The office can be contacted via email at [email protected] during office hours, which are Monday to Friday, from 06.30 AM to 06.00 PM. Outside office hours, you can reach them via email at [email protected] or by phone at 0711 8990-3333.

To prevent further accidents, several roads were closed by officers. The Speidelweg was closed around 8:30 AM and remains closed as of 13:30 PM. For further inquiries, please contact Stuttgart City Area.

It's important to note that as of this writing, the Police President (Polizeipräsident) of Stuttgart who can provide information about the aftermath of the events on Speidelweg on Friday morning is not explicitly named in the search results provided.

On this day, almost 150 traffic accidents were reported in the Stuttgart City Area. This serves as a reminder to drive with caution, especially during winter months when roads can become slippery.

The press portal for the Stuttgart Police Headquarters can be found at www.presseportal.de. Stay safe and informed, and let's hope for clearer roads in the days to come.

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