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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ring Road Closed, Avalanche and Icy Conditions

Iceland's Ring Road has been closed due to an avalanche and icy conditions affecting several regions, including the Siglufjarðarvegur road.

Mar 22 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ice-coated roads in many places in Latvia

Icy conditions in various regions of Latvia are complicating driving on the country’s main and regional roads, according to the Latvian State Roads administration.

Mar 20 • 04:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Man involved in an accident in Vilnius hopes for compensation: it was very slippery, but no one was salting

A man from Vilnius is seeking compensation following a serious accident caused by icy road conditions that resulted in his vehicle overturning.

Mar 19 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Night hours may bring ice to the roads

Temperatures are expected to drop below zero, causing potential icy conditions on smaller roads overnight and early in the morning according to traffic management authorities in Estonia.

Mar 8 • 15:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Kurzeme and Vidzeme, roads are icy on Saturday morning

On Saturday morning, icy conditions were reported on some road sections in Kurzeme and Vidzeme, prompting road maintenance actions to enhance safety.

Mar 7 • 06:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Foreign military vehicle in the ditch: Sixth on the same evening

A foreign military vehicle has gone off the road in Målselv municipality, marking the sixth such incident involving military vehicles in Troms traffic on the same evening due to icy conditions.

Mar 4 • 20:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Wednesday morning, 96 winter vehicles involved in road salting

Latvia deployed 96 winter machinery units to treat icy roads across the country on Wednesday morning.

Mar 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Massive crash on road 40 - slippery conditions causing morning traffic chaos in Västsverige

Multiple traffic accidents occurred during the morning rush hour in Västra Götaland due to icy road conditions, leading to significant disruptions.

Mar 3 • 06:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Friday's driving conditions were so terrible that even the tow truck couldn't stay on the road – "A bit more nasty weather"

Tow truck drivers in Finland experienced a surge in calls due to treacherous driving conditions caused by icy roads.

Feb 27 • 18:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Icy conditions in the capital and difficult driving conditions across the country

Poor driving conditions are reported in Iceland due to icy roads and snowfall across various regions, including the capital.

Feb 27 • 06:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Onnibussi drove into a ditch in Joutsa - 'So to speak, out of the game'

A bus crashed into a ditch on Highway 4 in Joutsa during icy conditions, causing traffic disruption.

Feb 26 • 20:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The worst road conditions near Saldus and Gulbene on Thursday morning

On Thursday morning, icy conditions hindered driving on major highways near Saldus and Gulbene in Latvia, according to information from 'Latvijas valsts ceļu'.

Feb 26 • 07:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Snow will pile up to 20 centimeters – then a dangerous turn comes

A significant snowstorm has hit southern Finland, causing dangerous driving conditions as a warning for icy roads follows.

Feb 26 • 07:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo is characterized by halke and slaps. Here are the terms you need to know.

A guide to understanding the winter road conditions in Oslo, Norway, covering different types of icy surfaces.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Long queues after truck collision on E18 – slippery at the site

A truck collision on the E18 has resulted in long traffic queues and a road closure near Vallbybron, with no reported injuries.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Roads remain very slippery in places – road workers report where the situation is most dangerous

Road conditions in Lithuania are hazardous due to persistent ice formation, particularly on rural gravel roads where road maintenance crews are actively working.

Feb 25 • 06:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Alytus, cars collided on a slippery road – two women were taken to the hospital

Two women were hospitalized following a car collision in Alytus due to icy road conditions.

Feb 24 • 09:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Slippery roads, and in a few days even plus 15 degrees. Spring is coming

Weather conditions have become difficult in northeastern Poland due to a cold front, but temperatures are expected to rise significantly by the end of the week, heralding the arrival of spring.

Feb 23 • 08:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident near Egling: Bus collides with car on icy road

A bus collided with a car in Egling, Germany, resulting in three injuries, mainly due to icy road conditions.

Feb 22 • 11:39 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Slippery roads in Western Sweden – more accidents in a short time

Several accidents occurred in Western Sweden due to icy road conditions, leading to multiple injuries.

Feb 22 • 06:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration: - Many reports of slippery roads

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has received numerous reports of icy road conditions across Western Norway, prompting a yellow warning for ice in multiple regions.

Feb 21 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sixteen buses crashed in Hungary due to heavy snowfall and icy roads

Sixteen buses have crashed in Hungary due to severe weather conditions involving heavy snowfall and icy roads.

Feb 20 • 21:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

This morning, roads in Latvia are snowy and icy

Snow and ice are making driving difficult across Latvia's main and regional roads this morning.

Feb 20 • 08:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident due to icy road near Oberding

A 40-year-old man was involved in a car accident caused by icy road conditions in Oberding, Germany, but luckily no one was injured.

Feb 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bus veered off road and rolled over

A small bus with seven passengers rolled over off the road near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Iceland due to icy conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident in Reichersbeuern: Three cars get tangled on the B13

A three-vehicle accident on Federal Highway 13 near Reichersbeuern resulted in three people sustaining minor injuries due to icy road conditions.

Feb 17 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A special maintenance regime has been established on Võru and Põlva County state roads due to severe weather conditions

Due to heavy snowfall, blizzards, and icy conditions, traffic is disrupted on state roads in Võru and Põlva counties, leading to a special maintenance regime being established.

Feb 13 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Majestic news agency in Estonia: an icy wonder that allows travel from island to island

The Associated Press visited Estonia to explore the open winter ice road that connects the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A huge hole on the main highway: traffic jams since the morning

A significant traffic jam has developed on a major highway in Lithuania due to a large pothole and icy road conditions.

Feb 13 • 08:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT! ⟩ Roads across the country are snow-covered and icy

Icy and snow-covered roads across Latvia are hindering driving conditions, prompting the involvement of winter maintenance services.

Feb 13 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Panevėžys - the Thickest Snow Cover in Lithuania: Warning about Difficult Weather Conditions

Panevėžys has recorded the thickest snow cover in Lithuania this winter, leading to a 24/7 response plan for road maintenance due to ongoing snowfall and icy conditions.

Feb 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It slips in Vysočina, there were eleven accidents on icy roads this morning

In the Vysočina region of Czechia, icy road conditions led to eleven traffic accidents on a single morning.

Feb 11 • 07:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The ice track eagerly wears out tires but teaches how to cope in dangerous situations

In Estonia, drivers need to be prepared for losing control on icy roads, and practicing on an ice track can help them regain control in such situations.

Feb 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A large part of Latvia's roads are snowy and icy

On Friday morning, many roads in Latvia were reported to be snowy and icy, particularly in Latgale where driving conditions are severely impacted.

Feb 6 • 07:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Icy conditions on the Vidzeme highway between Riga and Sigulda

Icy conditions are affecting driving between Riga and Sigulda on the Vidzeme highway, with measures being taken to spread anti-skid materials.

Feb 5 • 06:52 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

It's raining real ice droplets - today will be dangerous on the roads

Icy rain and freezing temperatures are creating dangerous road conditions in Berlin and much of East Germany.

Feb 5 • 06:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A road on the icy sea will soon be available between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

A new ice road between the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa is being rapidly prepared due to cooperation between local residents, with an expected opening in the coming days.

Feb 4 • 18:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Panevėžys, the central street is covered with ice due to a pipe failure - drivers are warned

A pipe failure in Panevėžys has resulted in icy conditions on the central street, posing a risk to drivers and pedestrians as the road becomes dangerously slippery due to low temperatures.

Feb 4 • 14:53 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Snow Chaos in Germany – Man Dies on Icy Road – School Cancellations in Lower Saxony

Germany is experiencing severe winter conditions with icy roads leading to a man's death in Hesse and school cancellations in Bremen and Lower Saxony.

Feb 4 • 05:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Traffic accident near Bakarac. Driving on one lane

A traffic accident on the Adriatic highway near Bakarac has resulted in one-lane traffic, with warnings issued about possible icy conditions due to low temperatures.

Feb 3 • 06:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Due to uncleared roads, police initiate proceedings against the concessionaire and contractor

A traffic accident occurred in Imbriovec Jalžabetski where a 38-year-old man lost control of his vehicle on icy roads, leading to injuries and prompting police action against road maintenance contractors.

Jan 16 • 15:41 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Winter Service on Sidewalks and Bike Paths: Mirror, Mirror on the Road

The article discusses the challenges of maintaining safety on snowy and icy roads, highlighting the impact of winter conditions on traffic and pedestrians in urban areas.

Jan 14 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Skidded Out of the Curve: Ice Accidents in Bergkirchen and Altomünster

Two drivers in Dachau County underestimated the weather conditions and skidded off the road due to icy conditions, leading to accidents in Bergkirchen and Altomünster.

Jan 13 • 12:49 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Airport suspends operations ++ Record number of emergency calls ++ Pile-ups with injuries

Severe icy conditions lead to multiple accidents and mass pile-ups, resulting in serious injuries and road closures as hospitals face a surge in emergency cases.

Jan 13 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Met Office warns people living in 8 UK areas to do ONE thing before leaving home

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in eight areas of the UK, advising residents to prepare for potential road disruptions due to icy conditions.

Jan 12 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Road workers in the Karlovy Vary region prepare for icy conditions by salting the roads

Road workers in the Karlovy Vary region are taking preventive measures against ice by salting the roads.

Jan 12 • 17:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Warning for Drivers: Never Press This Button in Your Car While Driving on an Icy Road

Cold weather has hit much of Croatia, prompting experts to warn drivers against using cruise control in icy and slippery road conditions.

Jan 12 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

On Saturday: Several accidents on icy roads

On Saturday evening, winter road conditions led to three accidents around Poing, with no injuries reported but only property damage.

Jan 11 • 14:03 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Rail traffic in the north heavily restricted until Sunday - Fatal accident on icy road

Rail traffic in northern Germany is severely disrupted until Sunday due to a winter storm, with multiple accidents reported and a fatality noted on icy roads.

Jan 10 • 15:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Dangerous road conditions, an accident occurred on A4. The Croatian Auto Club warned drivers: 'A large amount of water is accumulating'

Heavy snowfall in parts of Lika, Gorski kotar, and northwestern Croatia, along with intense rain, is causing significant water accumulation on roads, leading Croatian Auto Club to warn of icy conditions and fog, resulting in traffic restrictions for trucks and vehicles without winter equipment.

Jan 10 • 09:01 UTC

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