Briefing
At around 13:30 on 2 November 2026, a motorist reported that several explosions and flying objects had been seen on the A6 near Heilbronn-Biberach. According to Heilbronn Police Headquarters, four teenagers threw fireworks onto the carriageway towards Nuremberg, damaging the roof of a passing Volkswagen van. The driver was unharmed and alerted the police. An immediate search led to all four suspects being identified and provisionally detained; according to police, they are three 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old. Investigations into suspected dangerous interference with road traffic are ongoing. Police seized several items as evidence and initial estimates put the damage at several thousand euros.
The Weinsberg Traffic Police Inspectorate is asking witnesses who saw the incident or were affected by it to call 07134 9920 with information. According to the police report, a similar incident took place at the same location just a few days earlier; whether the two are connected is part of the ongoing investigation. Legally, throwing fireworks at moving vehicles could constitute dangerous interference with road traffic; the investigating authority said that cases involving minors are generally handled under juvenile criminal law.
Police and road-safety authorities warn that such actions can cause serious accidents involving injuries if drivers lose control of their vehicles because of the noise or damage. The authorities said they would continue their investigation swiftly and were considering possible criminal or educational measures against the suspects. The report was Heilbronn Police Headquarters published by and picked up by several regional media outlets.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).