Car recovered from Alt-Neckar: Where is the mysterious driver?
In Freiberg am Neckar, a car was recovered from the Alt-Neckar. The driver remains unknown; Investigations are ongoing.

Car recovered from Alt-Neckar: Where is the mysterious driver?
Early on Thursday morning, a car was discovered in Alt-Neckar near Freiberg am Neckar, in the Ludwigsburg district. Passers-by who saw the vehicle in the water immediately alerted the rescue services. The Freiberg fire department was quickly mobilized and the DLRG river rescuers were deployed to rescue the car from the river with a crane. One positive aspect of the situation was that no one was in the vehicle when it was recovered.
The circumstances surrounding how the car ended up in the water are still unclear. Despite intensive police investigations, there is so far no evidence of a traffic accident or the whereabouts of the vehicle owner. The police were also unable to confirm rumors that the car might have been stolen. The condition of the vehicle continues to raise questions and active searches are underway to find out more about what happened.
Details about the rescue and the investigation
The recovery of the vehicle was carried out professionally as the DLRG air rescuers worked with a crane. This once again shows the efficiency and commitment of the rescue workers in the region. Information about the exact time of the alert or the exact type of vehicle is currently not available, but police investigations are underway to shed light on the situation.
It remains to be seen whether further information about the identity of the driver or the fate of the vehicle owner will come to light. Local authorities are optimistic that new information can soon be collected by securing traces on the vehicle. Citizens are already being advised to contact the police if they have any information about this accident.
The Freiberg fire department has not only demonstrated its competence in this operation, but also in other operations in the past. For example, in September 2022, she was required to respond to an alarm at the local school, where a false alarm occurred due to a technical defect. These operations illustrate how important a well-organized fire department is for the safety of citizens.
The public will be excited to see what new developments will be uncovered in this case. The authorities are working intensively to gather all information to fully clarify the situation.
Reported in summary SWR that the rescue was successfully completed, but the question of the driver and the exact circumstances of the process still remain unanswered. Further information is also provided by Esslinger newspaper, which includes the perspective of the police and citizens. The Freiberg fire department will also provide active updates on further operational measures in the future.