Bavaria - Truck drives into group of pedestrians - woman killed
A truck has driven into a group of pedestrians in Passau city center, injuring several people and killing one woman. The lorry driver is also on his way to hospital, said a police spokesman.
The spokesperson was initially unable to provide any information on the cause of the accident or whether it was intentional. As the driver was taken to hospital, a medical cause could not be ruled out. A total of five people were injured in the Lower Bavarian town. Bild" had initially reported.
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- The unfortunate incident occurred in the bustling city center of Passau, a renowned city in Bavaria, Germany.
- Despite the traffic constraints in Passau due to the severe weather conditions, the truck still managed to veer off course and collide with a pedestrian group.
- Following the accident, the city center remained crowded with Italy-bound trucks, yet the authorities insisted on tightening traffic regulations for safety.
- In an attempt to lower the risk of such accidents, a campaign was launched to raise awareness among truck drivers and promote safe maneuvering in congested urban areas like the city center of Passau.
Source: www.stern.de
