Drama on the A8: Aquaplaning causes traffic accident with injuries!

Drama on the A8: Aquaplaning causes traffic accident with injuries!

Aichelberg, Deutschland - Another incident on the A8 motorway shows how dangerous aquaplaning can be. On Sunday, June 17, 2025, around 8:36 p.m., a 45-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle towards Munich. After the Aichelberg junction, aquaplaning occurred due to heavy rain, which tragically led to an accident.

The man drove on the left of the three lanes when his vehicle suddenly caught. It first hit the middle course and then against an Audi on the middle lane. Happiness in misfortune: Both the driver and his 17-year-old daughter suffered only minor injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby clinic. The 29-year-old driver of the Audi, on the other hand, was unharmed. The amount of damage amounts to around 25,000 euros, with around 10,000 euros on the Ford and 15,000 euros on the Audi. Both vehicles had to be towed. The Mühlhausen traffic police were on site and ensured security, while the right and medium lane was temporarily closed to carry out the accident.

severe weather warnings and aquaplaning

The incidents on the highway are closely related to a severe weather warning from the German Weather Service (DWD), which was issued for the Swabian and Upper Bavaria region for Monday evening. This warned of other dangers that can go hand in hand with heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms. One should count on the overturning of trees or falling off branches and roof tiles. There were also reports about floods in streets and underpasses, which further tightened, such as [diebayern.de] (https://www.diebayern.de/wetter/unfaelle-aquaplanings-a- der-autobahn-8-in-in-waben-2930530) reports.

On Monday evening there were two further accidents in the Augsburg district between Zusmarshaushausen and Adelsried as a result of aquaplaning. Fortunately, there were no injuries here. These incidents significantly illustrate the risk of aquaplaning when driving under wet conditions.

What is aquaplaning?

In order to avoid the risk of aquaplaning, it is important to observe basic guidelines. These are particularly crucial during a rain, since the water film between the tire and the road can significantly impair control over the vehicle. Experts recommend adapting the speed, a larger safety distance from other vehicles and to avoid changing tracks when the streets are wet. After all, uncertain weather conditions can severely restrict the reactionability of a driver and bring an increased risk of accidents, as the threat of danger, which deals with traffic safety and the challenges by weather conditions, how Fuehrerschein-bestehen.de explained.

drive safely and always adapt your driving style to the conditions. Because caution and responsibility are the best companions on the street.