Ore Mountains - Fatal bus accident: bus driver under investigation
Following the serious bus accident in the Ore Mountains in which a ten-year-old died, the public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the bus driver. The 45-year-old is being investigated on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and negligent bodily harm, a spokeswoman for the Chemnitz public prosecutor's office told the German Press Agency on Wednesday. She was unable to give any further details.
On Tuesday morning, a bus carrying schoolchildren in Sehmatal, south of Chemnitz, collided sideways with a winter service vehicle and then crashed head-on into a tree. A ten-year-old boy died at the scene of the accident and 13 other people, including eleven children, suffered injuries.
The bus driver was freed from the wreckage by the fire department using heavy equipment. The 45-year-old and a 59-year-old female passenger suffered serious injuries. Their condition is unchanged, but not life-threatening, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday on request.
Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the accident are continuing. The two vehicles involved have been impounded, the police spokesman said. An expert is also being called in to determine the cause of the accident.
The day after the devastating accident, the Saxon state government's victim support officer offered her help to those involved. According to a statement, Iris Kloppich said that her employees were available as guides to provide advice and arrange support services. "My thoughts are with the parents, relatives and friends of the child who was killed, who are having to cope with such a stroke of fate in the midst of the festive pre-Christmas period."
Statement from the police Statement from the victim representative
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- Despite the ongoing investigation and the serious accusations against him, the determined bus driver continues to cooperate with the authorities in Chemnitz.
- The tragic bus accident in Sehmatal, a popular winter destination in the Ore Mountains of Saxony, has caused traffic disruptions and increased scrutiny on road safety measures in Germany.
- According to the German Press Agency, the public prosecutor's office in Chemnitz is actively investigating potential traffic violations and negligence on the part of the bus driver in connection with the accident.
- The horrific bus accident has sparked concern among parents in Saxony, leading to discussions about strengthening traffic safety regulations, particularly for school buses, in order to prevent future accidents.
- The German public is eagerly following updates on the investigation and the health of the injured children, expressing their sympathy through various social media platforms and news outlets.
- The German traffic safety authority has announced plans to review policies and regulations regarding school buses and winter conditions, citing the Ore Mountains bus accident as a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety.
- With the start of the festive season amidst the ongoing tragedy, authorities and community members in Saxony are united in their determination to offer support and comfort to the affected families, including the child who lost their life in the bus accident.
Source: www.stern.de
