A serious bus accident in the Trudering district of Munich has resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl. Three people sustained severe injuries, one person sustained moderate injuries, and three sustained minor injuries – five of the seven injured individuals are children, according to the fire department’s incident commander.
Details of the Incident
The bus, operating on line 194, collided with the outer wall of a building belonging to the Munich municipal utility company, which provides electricity to Munich-East. The bus came to rest parallel to the outer wall of the single-story building on Feldbergstraße, several meters from the road, opposite the intersection with Hochkönigstraße. The windshield shattered upon impact.
Initial reports from police and fire services indicated the cause of the accident was unclear. Later in the evening, Munich’s Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter issued a message of condolence on Instagram, citing a “medical emergency” experienced by the bus driver as the cause, according to the incident command.
Response and Aftermath
According to police reports, heavy equipment was required to extricate the girl who was trapped in the vehicle and subsequently died. The bus will need to be towed from the scene, and Feldbergstraße is expected to remain closed until late in the evening.
The fire department deployed numerous emergency personnel to the scene in the Trudering district to provide medical care to the injured. A significant number of crisis intervention team members were also present to offer support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is known about the cause of the accident?
Initially, the cause was unclear. Later, Munich’s Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter stated, based on information from the incident command, that a “medical emergency” involving the bus driver was the cause.
How many people were injured in the accident?
Three people were severely injured, one person sustained moderate injuries, and three sustained minor injuries. Five of the seven injured are children.
What is the current status of Feldbergstraße?
Feldbergstraße is currently closed and is expected to remain closed until late in the evening while the bus is removed and the scene is investigated.
As investigations continue, it is possible that further details regarding the circumstances of the accident will emerge. It is also likely that traffic patterns in the Trudering area will be affected while the investigation is underway.
