Federal Army Column - Accidentally, trapdoors of tanks shot
From a weapon on a Bundeswehr tank, several shots were fired during a drive on Bundesstraße 12 towards Passau. The cause of the incident on the late Sunday evening was initially unclear according to police reports. The weapons were loaded with blank cartridges and pointed upwards for safety reasons. Cartridge casings hit an oncoming car driven by a 32-year-old woman. The convoy was on its way as part of a training exercise. The Passau Public Prosecutor's Office will be involved in the investigation, it was stated.
The accident involving the Federal Military convoy on Bundesstraße 12 near Passau caused traffic disruptions in Lower Bavaria. The Federal Military was conducting a training exercise when shots were accidentally fired from a tank, resulting in cartridge casings hitting an oncoming car in Passau. The incident sparked concern among local authorities, as similar incidents have occurred on federal roads in the past. The Federal Military has expressed regret for the incident and assured the public of their commitment to ensuring safety during future exercises.
