Two-Year-Old Likely Triggered Motorschlitten Accident at Bavarian Birthday Party

Investigators focus on driver negligence and safety concerns as most injuries are confirmed less severe than feared, with one child still hospitalized.

A motorschlitten accident during a children's birthday party in Bischofswiesen, Bavaria, injured eight people, including six children aged 2 to 10.
Authorities suspect a two-year-old child accidentally triggered the gas lever, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably and crash through a closed rolltor.
The 37-year-old driver, under investigation for negligent bodily harm, reportedly failed to react in time as the emergency stop function did not work at full throttle.
The motorschlitten, designed with two seats, carried children on a transport basket not meant for passengers, raising safety concerns about its use.
While initial reports suggested severe injuries, only one child remains hospitalized for an eye injury, with others discharged after treatment for less serious wounds.