Autobahn 3 in Frankfurt experiences temporary shutdown due to a traffic accident
In an unfortunate turn of events, a traffic accident occurred on the A3 motorway near Frankfurt last night. The incident involved five vehicles, causing a temporary closure of the motorway due to debris and non-roadworthy vehicles.
According to the Polizeidirektion Frankfurt am Main, the accident occurred around 22:15. The accident sequence began when a 20-year-old driver of a Corvette, traveling at high speed, lost control and hit the right guardrail. After rebounding, the Corvette spun back onto the road and hit the rear of a VW.
Fortunately, the two drivers involved in the collision, a 20-year-old and a 50-year-old, only suffered slight injuries. Three other vehicles were also damaged by debris from the accident. A nearby bridge was slightly damaged as well.
Upon learning of the incident, experts were called to inspect the bridge to ensure its integrity. The bridge was found to be safe, and no danger to its structure was identified. The motorway was temporarily closed, but one lane was reopened a few minutes later.
For further information, please contact the Police Headquarters Frankfurt am Main Press Office, which can be reached at Adickesallee 70, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, by telephone at 069 / 755-82110, by fax at 069 / 755-82009, or by email at [email protected]. The homepage of the Police Headquarters Frankfurt am Main is http://www.polizei.hessen.de/ppffm.
The Polizeidirektion Frankfurt am Main last investigated an accident on the A3 on the morning of June 15, 2025, with the incident and investigation details reported on that date. The Press Office encourages all road users to drive safely and responsibly to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
