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Fatal accident in Schöntal: 10-year-old dies in taxi ambulance
Fatal accident in Schöntal: 10-year-old boy dies in collision between ambulance taxi and public bus.
Fatal accident in Schöntal: 10-year-old dies in taxi ambulance
On Monday morning, a tragic accident occurred in Schöntal, Baden-Württemberg, in which a 10-year-old boy was killed. The boy was traveling in a taxi as part of an ambulance transport when, under unclear circumstances, the vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a bus. Loud Picture the child died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the taxi was seriously injured and flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter. The 60-year-old bus driver suffered minor injuries as there were no passengers on the bus at the time of the accident.
The accident occurred on district road 2319 between Marlach and Erlenbach. There is no median on this road, which increases the risk of unsupervised lane changes. On Tuesday, a day after the incident, only oil and broken glass were visible at the accident site. Witnesses reported a farmer pointing out that a fatal accident had already occurred at the same location. The boy allegedly did not come from the immediate area and was on his way to school, which is only six kilometers away.
Serious consequences for those affected
The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear and an expert has been commissioned to investigate them. The material damage is estimated at around 110,000 euros, with both vehicles having to be towed after the collision. Loud Agree The boy was a child with disabilities who was transported in a wheelchair.
Accidents represent a significant source of danger for children and young people in Germany. According to kindersicherheit.de Accidents are the most common cause of death in children aged one and over. In 2021, 163 children under the age of 15 died due to accidents. Many children suffer serious injuries in accidents, which makes the tragedy of this situation all the more clear.
The events in Schöntal shed light on the need to increase road safety and check dangerous road sections. The community is now in deep mourning for the boy who died and is offering support to those affected.