Feb 17 • 05:17 UTC 🇨🇿 Czechia Aktuálně.cz

Police warn drivers not to enter D1 due to snow calamity in Vysočina

The D1 motorway in Vysočina is difficult to navigate this morning due to a snow calamity, with numerous accidents reported and trucks stranded.

This morning, the D1 motorway in Vysočina, Czechia, is facing severe travel conditions due to a snow calamity, causing difficulties in navigation. The Czech police have issued a warning on social media advising drivers against entering sections of the motorway near Humpolec and Jihlava. The warning comes as a result of multiple accidents and stranded vehicles, particularly trucks, in hilly areas as a result of heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a weather alert for the region, warning of significant snowfall affecting travel until 9:00 AM today. The National Traffic Information Center has reported specific incidents, with trucks stuck in icy conditions as far as the 99th kilometer towards Brno. There are also problems reported in the opposite direction starting from the 112th kilometer, indicating broader issues affecting both lanes of traffic on the D1 motorway.

In light of the hazardous conditions, the police have called for immediate action from drivers to avoid the D1 motorway at designated points during this snow calamity. An incident involving a truck occurred near Humpolec on the 98th kilometer towards Prague, but responders have managed to clear this specific accident. The situation highlights the ongoing dangers posed by severe winter weather and the importance of adhering to traffic advisories to ensure safety on Czech roads during such emergencies.

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