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Shock in Scotland: Ten-year-old seriously injured after city scooter accident!
On September 17, 2025, a ten-year-old child in Schotten was seriously injured in an accident with a VW Golf.
Shock in Scotland: Ten-year-old seriously injured after city scooter accident!
A serious traffic accident occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, in Schotten in the Vogelsberg district. A ten-year-old child was seriously injured while riding a city scooter when he crashed into a driver's VW Golf on Saazer Strasse. For more detailed care of the small injured man, he was immediately flown to a clinic in a rescue helicopter. The material damage is estimated at a mid-four-digit amount East Hesse News reported.
The accident occurred in the intersection area while the child was driving down the street towards Vogelsbergstrasse (L3291). At this time the VW Golf was heading towards the Vogelsbergerstrasse exit. The incident shows how dangerous road traffic is, especially for children, who are often exposed to greater risks.
An alarming trend
This is not the only recent incident that has alarmed the public. As the current statistics from the Federal Statistical Office show, the number of children under 15 years of age killed in road traffic rose from 44 in 2023 to 53 in 2024. What is particularly worrying is that around 27,260 children in this age group were involved in traffic accidents last year, which represents a slight increase compared to 2023 Destatis communicates.
Statistically speaking, in 2024 a child would have an accident in traffic every 19 minutes. It is particularly important to note that children up to the age of six are most likely to have accidents in adult cars, while the most common cause of accidents for 6 to 14 year olds is cycling (38% of accidents). The highest number of accidents occurs in the early morning hours between 7 and 8 a.m. and in the afternoon between 3 and 5 p.m., which coincides with the children's school time.
Security measures
It has been shown again and again that the way to school is risky terrain for the youngest road users. daily news emphasizes that half of accidents occur between 7 and 8 a.m. between 6 and 14 year olds. It is therefore extremely important to improve road safety for children and to highlight the risks that exist during these times.
The recent incidents should serve as a stark reminder to raise awareness among both parents and road users. Every child has the right to a safe route to school and it is up to all of us to help prevent such tragic accidents in the future.