A4 hell: Six vehicles crash together - 18 km traffic jam to Dresden!
A serious accident on the A4 near Nossen leads to hours of traffic jams all the way to Dresden. Two injured, diversions heavily impacted.

A4 hell: Six vehicles crash together - 18 km traffic jam to Dresden!
On Tuesday morning, September 3, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the A4 towards Frankfurt. Loud MDR The accident occurred around 6 a.m. and involved six vehicles, including two trucks. The incident led to a full closure of the motorway between the Nossen and Siebenlehn triangle, which lasted for several hours.
Two people were injured in the collision, with damages estimated at tens of thousands of euros. The rescue and clearance work was completed in the morning of the same day. Nevertheless, the traffic jam stretched for up to 18 kilometers at times and the delays extended as far as Dresden.
Traffic routing and diversions
Although the rescue work was carried out quite quickly, traffic remained severely affected in the early afternoon. The diversion routes were overloaded, causing further delays. Drivers who wanted to use the B173 between Kesselsdorf and Grumbach had to allow significantly more time. There was also a traffic jam on the A17 up to the Dresden-Südvorstadt junction. The B101 also saw long traffic jams, particularly in the urban areas of Meißen and Nossen and between Tanneberg and Deutschenbora.
The daily situation on the A4, which is often affected by construction sites and collisions, was reported by Day24 picked up. Current reports on accidents and disabilities are provided here, as well as the opportunity for witnesses to report on them.
Impressions of the events indicate that Tuesday morning was a test of patience for many road users on the A4 and reporting on such incidents continues to be of great importance to ensure safety on the roads.