Stones of bridge: Police asks for witnesses in Biewer!

On December 27, 2024, an incident occurred on the B53 in TR-Biewer around 9:55 p.m., in which an unknown perpetrator threw several gravel stones from a bridge onto the street. According to the Trier police department, the perpetrator stood on the bridge at the TR-Biewer sports facility. A vehicle that drove the road was significantly damaged by at least one of the stones. However, the driver was able to get the car safely to stop without causing further dangers for road traffic.

The perpetrator managed to leave the location undetected. A subsequent search initially did not lead to its captivation. The Schweich police are therefore looking for witnesses who can provide information on the incident or the perpetrator. The message about this incident was published on December 28, 2024 at 00:55.

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