Car races in a group of people in Stuttgart: tragic misfortune demands life!

Car races in a group of people in Stuttgart: tragic misfortune demands life!

On Friday evening, a tragic incident occurred in Stuttgart, in which a vehicle drove into a group of people. According to Pfalz-Express , the accident occurred around 5:50 p.m. on Charlottenstraße. A 42-year-old man who was traveling with a black off-road vehicle (Mercedes G-Class) drifted into the group of passers-by, which led to a fateful collision.

The first reports of the accident site speak of a 46-year-old woman who succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. In addition, a total of eight people were injured, three of whom were seriously injured. One of the injured people had to be resuscitated on site. This is confirmed by , which also reports that two of the injured serious injuries have suffered. conscious attack or an attack. There is no evidence that it is a deliberate act of violence.

A strong police and rescue operation could be observed on site. Police presence and investigators secured the surroundings and examined the incident. The vehicle came to a standstill on the street and in the pedestrian area, which indicates the drama of the accident. According to Pfalz-Express lay when the area is blocked, plastic gloves and plastic bags, which indicates the seriousness of the situation.

The driver was initially arrested and is interrogated. The injuries, which were initially treated on site, were partly brought to a fire bus. According to the fire brigade, the incident was also classified as a "accident" and the relatives of the victims were informed. The investigation runs in all directions to gain a clear picture of the situation and the exact cause of the incident.

A look at traffic accidents in Europe

tragic traffic accidents like this are not only a serious problem in Germany, but also throughout Europe. According to Europarl , they lose their lives or suffer their serious injuries every year in traffic accidents. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of traffic fatalities in Europe fell by 36 percent. Nevertheless, the accident statistics remain worrying, since young adults in particular are severely affected.

The latest data show that Sweden has the safest roads with only 18 traffic fatalities per 1 million inhabitants, while Romania had to count the highest rate with 85 traffic fatalities per 1 million in 2020. Such statistics underline the importance of traffic safety and the need to continue to rely on education and prevention.