Caravan crash in Germany injures 34 people on the A9 motorway

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, a major traffic accident occurred on the A9 motorway in Thuringia, central Germany, when a caravan collided with nine stationary vehicles. The incident resulted in 34 people sustaining injuries, including many children. According to police reports, the driver of the caravan failed to notice a traffic jam ahead and struck the vehicles with significant force. Authorities have stated that none of the victims' conditions are currently considered life-threatening.

The stationary vehicles involved in the collision included two minibuses transporting 11 children with special needs and eight caregivers. The total cost of the damages is estimated by local police at approximately 350,000 euros. The initial traffic jam that preceded the accident was caused by an incident in the opposite lane, where a horse trailer had overturned, leading to a temporary halt in traffic flow on that section of the motorway.

Emergency services arrived at the scene immediately to provide medical assistance and secure the area. The investigation into the accident is ongoing as authorities manage the aftermath of the collision.