Vehicle in flames after multiple collisions on A1 highway in Holdorf, investigated by Polish police in Ahlhorn

Breaking News: Multi-Vehicle Accident on A1 Motorway Near Delmenhorst

On Monday, 1st September 2025, a significant traffic accident occurred on the A1 motorway near Delmenhorst, Oldenburg, Land, and Wesermarsch. The collision involved a Mercedes, a Chrysler, and a truck.

According to the official social media account of the Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch, the accident took place at around 15:00. The driver of the Mercedes, a 47-year-old woman from Lingen, was at fault in the overtaking maneuver, while the driver of the Chrysler, a 44-year-old man from Damme, was involved in the collision.

Both the Mercedes and the Chrysler initially caught fire but were extinguished by first responders, including the voluntary fire department Holdorf, who deployed a total of 17 personnel. The truck driver was not directly involved in the collision.

All parties involved in the accident, including the drivers and passengers of the Mercedes and Chrysler, sustained minor injuries. No new information was provided about the injuries sustained by the parties involved.

The estimated material damage to the vehicles involved in the accident was approximately 38,000 euros. The A1 motorway was temporarily closed for accident investigation and vehicle recovery. It was later partially reopened for subsequent road cleaning. Two of the involved vehicles were no longer roadworthy and had to be towed away.

The Press Office of the Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch can be contacted at 04221-1559104 or [email protected] for further information. The official homepage of the Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg - Land / Wesermarsch is https://t.co/aQZG7qf8EJ.

The accident occurred near Holdorf, and the official social media account of the Police Inspectorate Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch has shared updates regarding the incident. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Stay safe on the roads!