A tragic incident unfolded in Munich on Saturday afternoon when a city bus veered off the road and collided with a building. The crash, which occurred in the Trudering district on Feldbergstraße, resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl and injuries to seven other people, four of them seriously. The 38-year-old bus driver is among those injured.
Details of the Collision
According to initial reports, the bus left the roadway, entered a front yard, and struck a hedge before impacting the facade of a building and a concrete wall. A spokesperson for the Munich fire department confirmed to BILD that one woman died at the scene and 18 passengers were initially reported injured. The police later revised the number of injured to seven, with four sustaining serious injuries.
Reports indicate the 13-year-old girl was seated behind the driver at the time of the crash and succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Emergency services, including the fire department and ambulance services, responded to the scene with a significant presence to provide medical care and transport the injured to nearby hospitals. Police established a wide perimeter around the crash site, and emergency chaplains provided support to victims, first responders, and witnesses.
Investigation Underway
Munich’s Mayor Dieter Reiter addressed the incident on his Instagram channel, stating the bus crashed “due to a medical emergency of the driver.” He expressed his condolences to the parents and loved ones of the deceased girl.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on the driver’s medical condition. A court-ordered assessment of the wreckage and the accident site is also underway. Police estimate the property damage to be in the thousands of euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the bus to crash?
According to Munich’s Mayor Dieter Reiter, the bus crashed “due to a medical emergency of the driver.”
How many people were injured in the accident?
Seven people were injured in the accident, with four sustaining serious injuries. The bus driver is among those injured.
Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred on Feldbergstraße in the Trudering district of Munich.
As investigations continue, it remains to be seen what further details will emerge regarding the driver’s medical emergency and the precise sequence of events leading to this tragic accident.
