On Wednesday afternoon, a multiple-vehicle accident occurred on the A94 near Vaterstetten, resulting in one female driver sustaining minor injuries. According to the Hohenbrunn traffic police, the accident happened around 4:10 PM in the direction of Passau, where a total of nine vehicles collided. The police stated that the exact details surrounding the crash need further investigation, but it is believed that all vehicles likely collided due to inappropriate speed and insufficient safety distance between them.

The injured woman was transported to a hospital following the accident. In the aftermath, the road heading towards Passau was completely closed for approximately an hour and a half to facilitate rescue and cleanup operations. This closure led to considerable traffic congestion both on the A94 and the connecting A99 highways, causing delays for many drivers in the region.

The incident underscores the importance of maintaining safe driving practices, especially regarding speed and following distances, to prevent such occurrences on busy highways. Authorities are now working to better understand the specifics that led to this multi-car pileup, which could lead to further safety measures or public awareness campaigns about road safety in the area.