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Germany Faces Surge of Traffic Accidents, Leaving One Dead and Many Injured

A series of severe crashes across multiple regions between April 30 and May 1 highlights ongoing road safety challenges, with investigations and hospitalizations continuing.

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Der Fußgänger wurde von einem dunklen Range Rover erfasst.
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Overview

  • A 20-year-old BMW driver died in Weisen after losing control and crashing into trees and infrastructure; his 17-year-old passenger was severely injured.
  • In Remscheid, a 24-year-old Mercedes driver struck two pedestrians, leaving a 19-year-old woman in critical condition after losing control of his high-powered vehicle.
  • A collision in Mettmann between a Skoda and a driving school vehicle resulted in three serious injuries, including a 25-year-old learner driver flown to a hospital by air ambulance.
  • In Drochtersen, a transporter overturned during an overtaking attempt, critically injuring the 59-year-old driver and lightly injuring four others.
  • Separate incidents in Ulm, Hamburg, and Wertingen involved a vehicle crashing into a pizzeria, a pedestrian struck by an SUV, and a three-car collision, respectively, causing injuries and significant property damage.