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Seven killed in southern Germany van crash while evading police checkpoint

  • A van carrying over 20 migrants overturned after trying to evade a police check in southern Germany.
  • The overcrowded van was suspected of human smuggling and crashed on the A94 highway near Austria.
  • Seven people died and over a dozen were injured, some seriously, in the multi-vehicle crash.
  • Authorities said the smuggler's dangerous driving highlights the need for stronger border controls.
  • The incident has renewed debate over Germany's migration policies as asylum requests and illegal crossings rise.
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