Shocking incidents in Aalen: hit and run and arson shake the city!

Shocking incidents in Aalen: hit and run and arson shake the city!

Today, June 27, 2025, there were several notable incidents in Aalen and the surrounding area that affect both traffic safety and public safety. Particularly noteworthy is a traffic accident and a hit-and-run, which caused a stir in the last few days.

A hit and run occurred on the night of Thursday to Friday between 6 p.m. and 5:45 a.m. on Dorfstrasse in Hofen. A parked VW was damaged, with the damage estimated at around 6,000 euros. The person who caused the accident left the scene of the accident without permission. The police ask for information to the Aalen police station on 07361 5240.

Accident in the roundabout

Another incident occurred on Friday morning at 8 a.m. in the roundabout on Stiewingstrasse. A Chrysler, whose 73-year-old driver was behind the wheel, and a Suzuki, whose 46-year-old driver actually had the right of way, collided there. Luckily there were no injuries, but the damage is estimated at around 7,500 euros.

While these events were unfolding in Aalen, a special incident on May 27, 2024 made headlines: a double-decker bus got stuck under a railway bridge on Wilhelm-Merz-Straße. The driver ignored the clearance height of the bridge, which resulted in a 22-year-old pedestrian being injured by falling glass shards. The bus passengers were no longer on scene when police arrived, so there were no further injuries. The total damage to the bus is estimated at several hundred thousand euros. The possibility of damage to the bridge is unclear and an expert investigation will be required. Trains can continue to travel over the bridge, which calms the situation on site.

Arson in Heubach

Another incident that is causing excitement in the region is an arson in Heubach. On Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., a classroom on Breulingsstrasse was damaged when an unknown perpetrator set fire to a window picture made of construction paper. The property damage is classified as minor, but the police and the community still rely on information from the public. Witnesses are asked to contact the Heubach police station on 07173 8776.

The incidents listed illustrate the challenges in the security situation and traffic management in the city of Aalen and the surrounding area. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to ensure safety in the area. For further information about the recent events in Aalen, those interested can News.de and the Stuttgarter News.