Erfurt/Gera (dpa/th) - Some strong winds obstructed traffic on the motorways in Thuringia on Wednesday. The A71 between Ilmenau and Gräfenroda was particularly affected, as a spokesman for the state operations center said. The two motorway bridges in this section are extremely wind-prone. Cars with high bodies should leave earlier if possible.
A wind-related accident occurred on the A4 in the morning. According to the police, between Waltershausen and Gotha-Boxberg the unloaded trailer of a car had crossed the road and wedged itself with the car. He could only be recovered with the help of a crane. people were not injured.
According to the German Weather Service, the wind is blowing particularly strongly in and around the Thuringian Forest. On the Schmücke, stormy gusts would have reached wind speeds of up to 72 kilometers per hour. From a meteorological point of view, this is not yet a remarkable event, said a spokesman. In the next few hours and at night, however, the wind could increase. Wind speeds of up to 80 to 85 kilometers per hour can be expected.
Because of the wind, the municipal cemeteries in Gera were temporarily closed to visitors on Wednesday, as the city administration announced. The closure will initially apply until Thursday morning (9 a.m.).
