The incidents took place on the A 9 motorway between Wiedemar and Schäuditzkreuz in Leipzig, Germany.
A tragic traffic accident took place in Germany this Wednesday, March 27. According to Bild Media, a Flixbus coach overturned on the A9 motorway in Leipzig between Wiedemar and SchkeuditzeKreuz, while it was carrying 53 passengers. At least “five” people died, officials said.
They X, earlier also clarified on Twitter that there was an accident “Around 9:45 in the morning According to preliminary information, the bus was going to Munich.
\ud83d\udea8Gegen 9:45 Uhr ereignete sich auf der #A9 bei #Leipzig zwischen #Widemar Und dam #SchkeuditzerKreuz If there is a risk, it will also be possible to remove the receps. Fahrbahn in Richtung München is valid for the last time.
— Polizei Saxen (@polizei saxen) March 27, 2024
To our colleagues, Flixbus spokesperson, Sebastien Meyer revealed: “The exact circumstances of the accident are not yet known. Of course we are working closely with local authorities and emergency responders on the scene and will do everything possible to quickly and fully clarify the cause of the accident. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this accident and their families.”
Considerable emergency resources were mobilized, including five helicopters.
