The events took place on the A9 highway in Leipzig between Wiedemar and SchkeuditzeKreuz in Germany.
A terrible traffic accident took place in Germany this Wednesday, March 27. According to the media Build, carrying 53 passengers, the FlixBus overturned on the A9 highway between Wiedemar and SchkeuditzeKreuz in Leipzig. Officials said at least “five” people died.
X, they clarified earlier on Twitter about the accident “Around 9:45 A.M According to preliminary information, the bus was heading towards Munich.
\ud83d\udea8Gegen 9:45 Uhr ereignete sich auf der #A9 Pei #Leipzig zwischen #Wiedemar and dem #SchkeuditzerKreuz If there is a risk, the receps can be removed. Fahrbahn in Richtung München is the last valid.
— Polizei Sachsen (@PolizeiSachsen) March 27, 2024
To our colleagues, Flixbus spokesperson Sebastian Meyer announced: “The exact circumstances of the accident are still unknown. We are of course working closely with local authorities and emergency responders on site and will do everything possible to quickly and fully clarify the cause of the accident. Our thoughts are with all the victims of this accident and their families.
Significant emergency resources were mobilized, including five helicopters.
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