Wild boar crash in Taunus kills six animals, causes chain collision and 105,000 euro damage

The crash on the B456

Police said a driver was travelling on the B456 between Bad Homburg and Saalburg in the Taunus late on Tuesday evening, 20 October 2026, when a group of wild boars ran onto the carriageway. The car struck the animals, and six of them died. Debris, scattered vehicle parts and leaking operating fluids spread over a stretch of more than 200 metres. Police closed the road in both directions for several hours.

The chain collision in the tailback

Vehicles queued behind the wreckage. One car tried to turn around on the road and collided with two other cars. Police said two people were slightly injured in that collision, and a further person was taken to hospital for examination. In total, four vehicles and five people were involved.

Damage and cost

All four vehicles involved were no longer roadworthy and had to be towed away. Police put the total damage at around 105,000 euros in a first estimate, so the figure may still change as the costs are assessed.