Icy conditions cause multiple accidents and close A9 near Bayreuth

Eight accidents, mostly involving trucks, occurred on the A9 near Bayreuth due to icy conditions. The highway is closed in both directions. The icy conditions caused at least eight accidents, with most involving trucks. The police reported up to two centimeters of ice on the road, making recovery efforts challenging. Minor injuries were reported in the incidents, including a multi-vehicle pile-up at the Bayreuth Süd exit where six people were slightly injured. The duration of the closure remains uncertain.