Heldin of everyday life: Passerwoman saves a senior citizen from truck accident in Kassel

Heldin of everyday life: Passerwoman saves a senior citizen from truck accident in Kassel

On Thursday morning there was an incident in Kassel in Rolandstrasse, which combined both happiness and great mischief. A 76-year-old pedestrian was hit by a rolling truck, but thanks to the quick action of a young passerby, she was able to prevent worse things.

At around 10 a.m., a 28-year-old truck driver from the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) wanted to move his truck only a few meters towards Rolandstrasse to reject goods there. He did not notice the senior citizen who was traveling with a rollator due to the increased seating position of his vehicle. The woman crossed the street towards Wilhelmshöher Allee when she was hit by the truck.

A courageous use saves life

The crucial moment came when a 22-year-old witness from Kassel noticed what happened. Through loud calls, she made the driver aware of the dangerous situation. Without her quick action, the senior citizen would not only have overthrowed it, but may also have been overrun.

Although the woman suffered minor injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital as a precaution, she got away with the horror due to the intervention of the passer -by. The police confirmed that the intervention of the young woman probably saved the life of the elderly woman.

The exact circumstances of the accident are currently being determined. It is always remarkable how quickly people can react in emergencies, and this incident is an impressive example of civil courage in the city of Kassel.

While the truck driver, who has to be responsible for the action in his chest, may have been surprised by the situation, the incident reminds all road users of the need for vigilance, especially near peders.

Such tragic accidents make it clear how important it is to pay attention to the environment and help others if they are in danger. The investigation into this specific accident continues and should clarify how this dangerous moment could occur.