Accident Blocks Traffic on Vestmotorvejen Toward Copenhagen

A Monday morning accident has completely blocked the Vestmotorvejen motorway toward Copenhagen between Slagelse and Sorø. The road is closed between exits 38 and 37, with rescue personnel on scene. Commuters face significant delays during the morning rush hour.

An accident occurred Monday morning on the Vestmotorvejen motorway between Slagelse and Sorø. The Danish Road Directorate confirmed the incident. Traffic toward Copenhagen is blocked just before 7 AM. Lanes are expected to reopen at 7 AM at the earliest. Police have completely closed the road between exit 38 Slagelse Ø and exit 37 Sorø. This means exit 38 Slagelse Ø is the last opportunity to exit the motorway. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved in the accident. The status of any injuries is also unknown. Rescue personnel are currently at the scene according to road authorities. The Vestmotorvejen is a major highway connecting western Denmark to the capital region. Morning commuters should expect significant delays during peak travel hours. Road closures during rush hour typically create ripple effects across the regional transportation network. Authorities are working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.