Weather

Snow and ice cause traffic mayhem

Snow and black ice caused numerous accidents across Germany overnight and early Monday morning, but sunshine is expected to break through the clouds by afternoon.

traffic

Hogs escape truck and create highway havoc

Three live pigs fell off a truck on its way to a slaughterhouse on Wednesday, police in German state of North Rhine-Westphalia reported. One pig was run over, one pig hid in the woods, and one “ghost pig” ran into oncoming traffic.

Weather

Snow and ice cause traffic chaos

Heavy snow and black ice caused traffic chaos across Germany on Wednesday morning, meanwhile more winter weather was expected throughout the day.

Crime

Muppet caught speeding in Bavaria

Is there an "Animal" endangering the streets of Bavaria? Police traffic cameras recently captured a puppet speeding, but the culprit turned out to be a hot-footed British driver with a sense of humour.

traffic

Wild boars cause surge in traffic accidents

Growing hordes of wild boars are causing a dramatic surge in traffic accidents, according to German Hunting Association (DJV).

Driving

Tiefensee wants to thin out traffic sign jungle

German Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee has said he wants to cut down on the dizzying number of traffic signs on Germany's roads.