Accidents - Two buses collide in Gladbeck: several people injured
Several people were injured in a collision between two buses in Gladbeck (Recklinghausen district) on Monday evening. According to initial findings, a 48-year-old learner driver of a bus, who was traveling with a driver instructor, disregarded a red light and collided with another bus at an intersection, police said. In addition to the two bus drivers and the referral driver, two passengers were also slightly injured, said a police spokeswoman. The injured were taken to hospital.
When asked, the fire department said that another injured person later went to hospital themselves and therefore spoke of six injured people. Both buses sustained considerable material damage.
Fire department statement with photo Police statement
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The collision occurred in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, specifically in the city of Gladbeck. The incident took place at a busy intersection, causing disruptions in the city's traffic. The police are investigating the cause of the accident, as the learner driver is believed to have disregarded a red light. The collision resulted in injuries for the two bus drivers, the referral driver, and two passengers. Following the incident, both buses sustained significant damage. Later, the fire department confirmed that an additional injured individual was transported to the hospital, bringing the total number of injured to six.
Source: www.stern.de
