Mass pile-up on the A3 in Bavaria: Vehicles catch fire - woman and toddler die. On Sunday afternoon there were a total of three accidents on the rain-soaked section of the route within a short period of time.

A total of around 40 vehicles were involved in the collisions. The condition of a child with life-threatening injuries has improved. A police spokeswoman said the highway was completely closed until Monday morning. According to initial information from the police, the property damage is likely to amount to a mid-six-figure sum.