The Hildesheim region - Stolen forklift truck results in crash caused by men.
Two intoxicated young men caused havoc in Alfeld, Landkreis Hildesheim, using a stolen forklift for a nighttime joyride. The hilarity ended when the forklift crashed into a gas station, causing approximately 10,000 euros worth of damage to the building facade. Police received reports about an unlit forklift driving on the streets of Schlangenlinien at around that time. Minutes later, the accident occurred at the gas station. Authorities arrested the culprits - a 21 and 24-year-old - who were both heavily under the influence. Eyewitnesses and CCTV footage suggest that the 21-year-old was behind the forklift's wheel during the incident and a blood test has been ordered for further investigation.
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- On Sunday, the police in Lower Saxony's Alfeld, located in the Hildesheim county, were alerted about an unlit forklift driving recklessly on Schlangenlinien streets.
- Despite the weekend, the local traffic was disrupted due to the joyride, as the intoxicated men used the stolen forklift for their mischief.
- The accident at the petrol station in Alfeld added to the series of accidents that Sunday, causing damage estimated at around 10,000 euros.
- The police investigation revealed that the men were from the surrounding area, and they had apparently stole the forklift from a nearby construction site for the joyride.
- Local residents were disturbed by the noise and chaos caused by the accident and the ensuing police presence, which continued into the early hours of the morning.
- The men, aged 21 and 24, were charged with numerous offenses, including suspicion of causing property damage and driving under the influence, and were remanded in custody until further court proceedings.
