Tragic transport accident in Esslingen: mother and two children dead

Tragic transport accident in Esslingen: mother and two children dead

In a tragic traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon, October 22nd, in Esslingen, a 39-year-old mother and her two little sons (3 and 6 years old) were tragically committed to life. The driver of the vehicle, a 54-year-old man, lost control of his Audi for unexplained reasons, overturned the curb and grasped the family on the sidewalk. All three died at the scene of the accident while the driver was taken to the hospital with injuries.

The incident has triggered a wave of grief. Meer gathered at the scene of the accident to put down flowers and candles. The police have initiated an investigation into suspected negligent killing. So far, the driver has made use of his right to refuse to testify. A blood sample is also carried out to clarify possible alcohol or drug influence, while the investigators further examine the accident. The Esslingen mayor expresses his dismay about the tragedy and appeals to the public not to make any speculation about the cause of the accident. More information about this incident is in a report on www.bw24.de