Heavy snowfall sweeping into the Czech Republic from Bavaria has brought widespread disruption to roads across the country, triggering dozens of traffic accidents.

Police said early Friday that conditions were deteriorating fast, with emergency services dealing with incidents in nearly every region.

The most serious situation unfolded near Prague Airport, where a truck overturned and blocked both lanes of the D6 motorway.

The crash brought traffic to a halt in both directions and caused knock-on delays for drivers heading toward the capital. Public transport in the area was also affected, as buses struggled to navigate icy roads.

Elsewhere, the D5 motorway became another trouble spot after a series of crashes involving heavy vehicles. Police closed a stretch of the road in the Tachov district between kilometres 144 and 136 in the direction of Prague, where multiple trucks were left stranded.

Further along the same route, another lorry stalled near kilometre 112, adding to already long delays.

Conditions have been particularly difficult in western Bohemia. In the Pilsen region, police reported that some secondary roads were impassable in places, with snow and ice making even short journeys risky.

Officers said the number of accidents had risen sharply since early morning, most involving material damage rather than serious injuries. Still, they urged drivers to think carefully before setting out and to postpone non-essential trips.

Prague has not been spared. Since 6 a.m., emergency services have responded to nearly 30 traffic accidents across the city. Two of the busiest arteries, Spořilovská and Kbelská streets, were temporarily closed after a collision between two trucks left vehicles blocking the roadway.

Morning commuters faced long delays as police and tow trucks worked to clear the scene.

Authorities warn that the situation may worsen as snowfall continues through the day.

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