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Two traffic accidents completely closed the A2 motorway in Styria (PHOTO)
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Two traffic accidents completely closed the A2 motorway in Styria (PHOTO)

The traffic information center reported two separate incidents that fully closed sections of the Styrian motorway in Slovenia during the afternoon. The first accident involved three trucks colliding near the Podmilj tunnel in the direction of Celje, resulting in a one-hour delay between the Blagovica and Trojane junctions toward Maribor. Firefighters secured the scene, extracted an injured person, and cleaned the road, while medical services transported the victim to a hospital. A second incident temporarily closed the Trojane tunnel toward Maribor, though it has since reopened. Traffic delays persisted in the area around the Lukovica rest stop and on connecting regional roads, with additional congestion reported elsewhere in the country.

The Styrian motorway has reopened following traffic accidents in the Trojane tunnel area, according to the traffic information center. The closure affected traffic heading toward Maribor. Detours for private vehicles were directed via the regional road connecting Blagovica and Trojane. Congestion formed on this parallel route as well. Alternative detours through the Tuhinj valley or the Zasavje region were available for passenger cars. The incident occurred on October 30, 2026. The motorway was closed at 17:42 due to a collision inside the Trojane tunnel. Earlier that day, a separate accident had already disrupted traffic. At 13:25, three trucks collided near the Podmilj tunnel in the direction of Celje within the municipality of Lukovica. Firefighters from Domzale and Celje secured the scene, extracted an injured person from a vehicle using technical intervention, disconnected batteries, and cleared the roadway. Medical personnel transported the injured individual to a hospital for further treatment. This initial accident caused delays of approximately one hour. When the second accident occurred later in the afternoon, traffic came to a complete standstill. A five-kilometer queue developed on the section between the Blagovica and Trojane junctions. Authorities advised drivers to exercise extreme caution. The traffic information center reported that congestion persisted even after the tunnel reopened, specifically between the Lukovica rest area and Blagovica, as well as on the Blagovica-Trojane regional road. Delays were also recorded elsewhere in the country, including on the coastal motorway between the Studenec and Ravbark rest areas toward Ljubljana, and on roads linking Izlake to Trojane. Police are investigating the second collision. Initial reports indicate the crash resulted from a truck driver failing to adjust speed appropriately. One driver sustained serious injuries, though their life is not considered to be in danger. Police are gathering evidence regarding suspected negligent causing of a traffic accident. They will notify the competent state prosecution service of all findings. The Slovenian Administration for Protection and Rescue detailed the response to the earlier truck collision. Their teams handled the extraction of the victim and the cleanup of the highway surface. The traffic information center issued two distinct closure reports for the Styrian motorway on this date. The first covered the midday truck pile-up, while the second addressed the late-afternoon tunnel incident. Both events forced closures in the direction of Maribor. Drivers were repeatedly urged to use designated detour routes to avoid the blocked sections. The combination of these two incidents created significant disruption along the corridor. Traffic flow has since resumed, although residual delays remained visible on nearby regional roads during the evening hours.

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The Styrian motorway has reopened, and the consequences of the accident in the Trojane tunnel have been cleared

The Styrian motorway has been reopened after a traffic accident occurred in the Trojane tunnel towards Maribor, according to reports from the traffic information center. Personal vehicles can currently bypass the area via the Blagovica-Trojane regional road, although congestion is building up on this parallel route. Alternative detours through the Tuhinj Valley or the Zasavje region are available for private cars. The incident required temporary closure of the highway but operations have now resumed.

Bias read (Center): The report relies exclusively on factual updates from the traffic information center regarding road status and detours, containing no political commentary or subjective framing.

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The A2 motorway in Styria is closed due to an accident in a tunnel

The Styrian motorway was closed toward Maribor at 17:42 due to a traffic accident occurring inside the Trojane tunnel. Authorities have directed drivers to use the regional road connecting Blagovica and Trojane as a detour. The incident resulted in temporary disruptions to highway traffic in the region. No further details regarding injuries or specific causes were provided in the brief report.

Bias read (Center): The article reports a routine traffic incident using neutral, factual language without any political framing, opinion, or loaded terminology.

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Another traffic accident, the highway is closed again

A traffic accident occurred in the Trojane tunnel on the Styrian motorway, causing the closure of the route towards Maribor. According to the traffic information center, personal vehicles can bypass the closed section via the regional road connecting Blagovica and Trojane. The report was published by Žurnal24 based on information from the traffic monitoring service.

Bias read (Center): The article reports a routine traffic incident using neutral language and cites an official traffic information center without any political framing or opinion.

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Another traffic accident on the A1 motorway in Styria, and traffic heading towards Maribor is once again completely blocked

A traffic accident occurred this afternoon on the Styrian motorway in Slovenia, causing all traffic heading toward Maribor to come to a complete standstill. According to reports from the portal promet.si, the section through the Trojane tunnel has been closed due to the incident. Drivers are currently facing a five-kilometer traffic jam on the affected segment. Authorities advise motorists caught in the queue or planning trips to Styria to take detours via regional roads between Blagovica and Trojane. Additionally, drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution while navigating the area.

Bias read (Center): The article provides purely factual reporting on a traffic incident using neutral language and cites a specific data source without any political framing or opinion.

Žurnal24 logoŽurnal24IndependentCenter
Details of the accident that closed the Styrian highway have been revealed

A traffic accident occurred on the Styrian motorway between the Blagovica and Trojane junctions, causing a closure in the direction of Maribor. Initial reports indicate the crash was caused by a truck driver failing to adjust their speed appropriately. One driver sustained serious injuries, though their life is not reported to be in danger. Police are investigating the incident under suspicion of negligent traffic accident causation and will forward findings to the competent state prosecutor.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a straightforward report on a traffic accident using neutral language and citing police actions without any political framing or loaded terminology.

Slovenske novice logoSlovenske noviceIndependentCenter
Two traffic accidents completely closed the A2 motorway in Styria (PHOTO)

The traffic information center reported two separate incidents that fully closed sections of the Styrian motorway in Slovenia during the afternoon. The first accident involved three trucks colliding near the Podmilj tunnel in the direction of Celje, resulting in a one-hour delay between the Blagovica and Trojane junctions toward Maribor. Firefighters secured the scene, extracted an injured person, and cleaned the road, while medical services transported the victim to a hospital. A second incident temporarily closed the Trojane tunnel toward Maribor, though it has since reopened. Traffic delays persisted in the area around the Lukovica rest stop and on connecting regional roads, with additional congestion reported elsewhere in the country.

Bias read (Center): The article reports routine traffic accidents using neutral, factual language derived directly from official emergency service statements without any political commentary or loaded terminology.

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