Two Fatal Collisions Halt Traffic on Czech D2 Highway Near Brno

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, two separate accidents on the D2 highway near Brno resulted in two fatalities. The first crash occurred around 14:00 at the 4‑kilometre marker when a passenger car rear‑ended a stationary truck in a traffic queue; the driver of the car died at the scene. Police said, “According to the investigation, the driver of the passenger vehicle struck the stopped truck from behind for reasons not yet established.”

Approximately one and a half hours later, at the 8‑kilometre point, a van pulling a trailer collided with a truck, igniting both vehicles. The van’s driver also died before emergency crews arrived. The fire prompted a second‑degree fire alarm, and firefighters fought the blaze with water and foam before recovering the victim’s body. The highway was fully closed during the initial response and reopened later that evening after the incidents were cleared.

Authorities continue to investigate the causes of both collisions while urging drivers to maintain full attention, especially on highways where traffic can stop suddenly.