Bavaria - Truck drives into group of pedestrians - two dead
Following the accident involving a truck in Passau city center, an eleven-year-old girl also died of her injuries in hospital. Her 37-year-old mother had previously died at the scene of the accident.
A lorry hit several pedestrians in the Lower Bavarian city on Friday morning. The nine-year-old son of the victim and two women aged 70 and 45 are in hospital. The 63-year-old lorry driver is now in police custody after receiving medical treatment.
According to the police, the man was on a delivery tour on Bahnhofstrasse, which is lined with stores. According to initial police reports, he wanted to avoid a stationary bus as he drove on - and drove onto the sidewalk. He hit the people there.
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- The tragic accident in Passau's city center, which resulted in the death of a mother from Germany and an eleven-year-old girl, has once again highlighted the importance of traffic safety in city centers, especially when it comes to pedestrian areas.
- While the city of Passau, located in the beautiful Bavarian region of Germany, is known for its charming city center and historic sites like the Veste Oberhaus, a recent accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian group has cast a shadow over its serene atmosphere.
- The incident in Passau's city center, a bustling area filled with shops, cafes, and museums, serves as a reminder of the risks associated with traffic, even in this picturesque city located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.
- The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident in Passau's city center, which involved a vehicle hitting a pedestrian group, causing numerous injuries and taking the lives of two individuals, including a mother from Germany.
- The impact of the accident in Passau's city center has reverberated throughout the quiet and beautiful city located in the Bavarian region of Germany, prompting calls for increased safety measures and reminders for both drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant on the roads.
Source: www.stern.de
