# Traffic accidents on the A5 motorway

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traffic-accidents-on-the-a5-motorway
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:45:12.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Separate traffic accidents occurred on the A5 motorway in Germany during late August and early September 2026.

On August 31, a collision involving two trucks took place near Weinheim. A 12-ton truck struck a trailer parked on the hard shoulder, leading to a head-on collision with a second truck. Two drivers were injured, and a rescue helicopter was deployed to transport a 69-year-old driver to the hospital.

On September 4, a three-car collision occurred near Ettlingen, specifically near Bruchhausen. The accident resulted in injuries to six people, including four adults and two children. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, including a seven-kilometer backlog, and required the full closure of the motorway between the Ettlingen and Rastatt Nord exits for investigation and cleaning.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: A5 motorway accident near Ettlingen injures six people

A three-car collision on the A5 motorway near Ettlingen injured six people, including two children, causing significant traffic delays and a full closure of the highway near Bruchhausen.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a5-motorway-accident-near-ettlingen-injures-six-people

### 2026-08-31: Two injured in A5 motorway truck collision near Weinheim

Two truck drivers were injured in a serious collision on the A5 motorway near Weinheim after a truck struck a trailer parked on the hard shoulder.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-injured-in-a5-motorway-truck-collision-near-weinheim

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