Elderly driver causes accident due to risky driving behavior
There are repeated discussions about the fitness to drive of very old road users. There is no age limit for driving licenses in Germany. Personal responsibility applies.
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Truck driver seriously injured in accident on A4
A truck driver leaves his lane on the A4 near Nossen, hits a car on the hard shoulder and breaks through a crash barrier. The police have a suspicion as to the cause of the accident.
Drunk truck driver falls asleep several times during police check
A drunk truck driver falls asleep several times while he is at a police checkpoint on the Autobahn 9 in Schkeuditz (district of North Saxony). He injures himself when he drives off the road.
Wave of strikes at City-Bahn Chemnitz continues
No end in sight: new strike announced at City-Bahn Chemnitz. Union demands 35-hour week.
GDL strikes again City-Bahn Chemnitz
The train drivers' union is once again striking at the Chemnitz City Railway over the introduction of the 35-hour week.
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen when a driver rear-ended a car in front of her.
Dresden park railroad: young people get involved
31 newcomers take up voluntary service - 12 young people are appointed assistants. Park railroad tours the Great Garden until October.
Young driver dies in traffic accident in Eichigt
A 20-year-old driver was killed in an accident in Eichigt when his car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Bobsledder Sandro Michel operated on again
Bobsledder Sandro Michel had to undergo another operation. The Swiss Bobsleigh Federation has announced that he underwent surgery on Thursday at Dresden University Hospital.
Rail traffic in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia resumes after strike ends
Rail services in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are running largely according to normal timetables again following the early end of the train drivers' strike. Minor restrictions may still occur in isolated cases. Travelers should inform themselves online before starting their journey.
Train drivers' strike ends early - train services in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia improve
After the early end of the train drivers' strike, rail travelers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can hope for more train connections again on Monday morning.
Nationwide train drivers' strike: Deutsche Bahn expects massive restrictions on regional services
From Wednesday, Deutsche Bahn expects massive restrictions on regional services in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia due to the nationwide train drivers' strike. Passengers are asked to check the current timetable before starting their journey. Further information on ticket refunds is also available.
Train drivers' strike in Saxony: Deutsche Bahn runs an emergency timetable
The announced six-day strike by train drivers will once again severely restrict rail services in Saxony. Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the strike from January 24 to 29 with an emergency timetable.
Deutsche Bahn prepares for six-day strike by train drivers
Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the announced six-day strike by train drivers and has drawn up an emergency timetable. Train services will be severely disrupted.
Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable due to the train drivers' strike
Start of the train drivers' strike leads to the introduction of the Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable. Restrictions in local transport.
Driver flees from police on the A4 at over 200 km/h
A 33-year-old female driver sped away from the police on the A4 and was arrested in Saxony. She had no driver's license and was under the influence of drugs.
Serious rear-end collision in the Zwickau district - female driver seriously injured
A female driver was seriously injured in a rear-end collision in the Zwickau district. The police report that another car rear-ended the 52-year-old's vehicle at a set of traffic lights. A 64-year-old woman who caused the accident tested positive for alcohol.