Mass accident at the RiderMan bike race leaves up to 100 injured; Lunar eclipse unfolds over BW; Patrol car flips, blocking B14 exit
In a series of events across Baden-Württemberg, a road cycling race, horse racing, and various incidents have made headlines.
The RiderMan road cycling race in Bad Dürrheim was marred by two mass crashes, resulting in up to 100 injuries. According to reports, the cyclists were traveling at about 70 kilometers per hour at the accident site, and a tire may have burst. The race was stopped, and four rescue helicopters and numerous ambulances were deployed.
In a separate incident, a 19-year-old was slightly injured in a car crash on the B45 between Sinsheim and Hoffenheim.
Meanwhile, on the track, long-distance runner Florian Neuschwander set a new record by circumnavigating Lake Constance in 20 hours, 29 minutes, and 31 seconds.
In horse racing, Goliath won the "Großer Preis von Baden" in horse racing, worth 300,000 euros. Ridden by Clement Lecoeuvre, Goliath beat English favorite Dubai Honour and outsider Straight.
The Freiburg women's soccer team started the new Bundesliga season with a draw against Werder Bremen.
Environmental news saw the WWF publishing a ranking of the federal states regarding progress in the energy transition. Baden-Württemberg ranked second-to-last in a previous ranking, but the latest report has not been released yet.
In a positive development, Ellwangen's Landesgartenschau pre-sale for season tickets has started.
Unfortunately, there were also incidents of chaos caused by reckless driving. A woman was sentenced for a wild ride over train tracks near Heilbronn, causing disruption, and must pay a fine and have her driver's license temporarily revoked.
Heavy transport disruptions may occur in the Sigmaringen district due to deliveries for a wind farm. A three-person team was injured when part of a supermarket roof collapsed in Lauchringen.
In other news, a flamingo was spotted at Titisee, causing a stir on social media.
In politics, the debate between Tübingen's independent mayor Boris Palmer and AfD state chairman Markus Frohnmaier took place on Friday. Frank Brettschneider, a communication and political scientist at the University of Hohenheim, does not believe that Palmer achieved his goal with the debate.
François Bayrou, the French Prime Minister, plans to put the question of confidence to the French Parliament today.
In construction news, a new building is to be created at the Eselmühle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, which burned down due to a short circuit in July 2023. The ownership of Eselsmühle is not specified in the provided sources.
Traffic updates include a five-kilometer traffic jam on the A5 from Karlsruhe to Basel between Karlsruhe-Süd and Rastatt-Nord. There's a traffic jam on the B27 from Tübingen to Stuttgart between Filderstadt-Ost and Leinfelden-Echterdingen-Süd due to roadworks. A police car overturned near Schwaikheim, resulting in the B14 exit being closed.
Residents of Winterlingen-Harthausen are advised to boil their tap water due to bacterial contamination. A faulty signal box in the Salem area is disrupting train traffic.
Finally, a total lunar eclipse was visible in the sky, featuring a 'blood moon'.
In sports, the Stuttgart football team Stuttgart Surge won the title in the European League of Football for the first time. The race for the World Cup qualifiers saw Germany's national football team secure a victory in their second match, defeating Northern Ireland 3:1 (1:1).
These are the latest news and updates from across Baden-Württemberg. Stay safe and informed!
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