Death from accident and love fraud: scandals shake Kirchlengern

Death from accident and love fraud: scandals shake Kirchlengern

In the East Westphalia region, tragic events and surprising developments have shaped the news situation in the past few weeks. How nw.de Unusual sight: a big bunch of strawberries, lying calmly in the undergrowth near the field path "Am Arenskampe" in Kirchlengern. A remarkable find that takes place against the background of tragic incidents in the region.

In October last year there was a devastating traffic accident in Hille-Holzhausen, in which two young ways of life ended abruptly. The accident occurred around 3:55 p.m. on Südfelder Strasse when an 18-year-old driver with his BMW got on the rain wet opposite lane and lost control of his vehicle for an unknown cause. The alarmed fire brigade had to free the two occupants from the wreck; Despite all efforts, they succumbed to their serious injuries at the scene of the accident. The 70-year-old driver, who wanted to cross the street, was unharmed, however, but had to be looked after, such as the Westfalen-leaf explained.

Caution to love scamming

Another worrying topic is the increasing fraud over the Internet. A 65-year-old woman from Hiddenhausen was the victim of a love scammering who again caused a sensation in the region. The criminal police warn of this fraudulent stitch, in which unknown people with fake profiles and false identities build trust at an emotional level, only to ask for money. According to the Police Consulting use the "marriage swindlers" modern platforms such as dating apps and to revolve it with attention and sympathy.

Although such frauds are often recognized too late, there are protective measures to protect themselves: distrust of unexpected contact attempts, checking profiles and avoiding financial transactions with online acquaintances are important steps. The storage of evidence in the event of a fraud is also essential to submit all the necessary documents in the event of an emergency.

quality of life in the region

The less dramatic but no less interesting news is the results of a survey on the quality of life in our region. The NW editorial team interviewed 15,719 inhabitants and the results are surprising. Opinions on the quality of life vary greatly and show that there are both bright spots and challenges in the region.

In addition, the weather ensures changeable mind: in Herford and Minden-Lübbecke can be expected to be weathered with rainy weather and thunderstorms, the temperatures fluctuate between 17 and 27 degrees. In this inconsistent time it is particularly important to be attentive and pay good attention to yourself and others.

In the current news situation, it is advisable to stay vigilant. Whether in road traffic or in digital space: security should always come first.