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There was a traffic accident involving several vehicles on Autobahn 5 near Mahlberg.
Due to an accident, both lanes in the direction of Basel have been closed on Autobahn 5 near Mahlberg (Ortenaukreis).
According to the police, it was unknown exactly how much traffic jam formed in the morning. One lane was reopened in the morning.
According to initial findings, one car hit another, which in turn was pushed into a third. The exact cause was initially unclear.
According to a police spokesman, it was initially unknown whether people were injured.
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