Fatal accident: Auto collides with a wheelchair - senior injured

Fatal accident: Auto collides with a wheelchair - senior injured

New discussions about traffic safety in Schönebeck after tragic accident

A serious traffic accident shaked the residents of Schönebeck when an 82-year-old man in a wheelchair was seriously injured by a car on a country road and later succumbed to his injuries.

The incident has led to new discussions about the safety of pedestrians and wheelchair users in heavily used areas. The police emphasize the need to be particularly attentive in areas with high traffic volume such as Schönebeck and to recognize possible dangers.

The collision occurred when the car and wheelchair of the 82-year-old collided on a country road in the Salzland district, with both vehicles being thrown into a ditch. The wheelchair user suffered serious injuries while the driver of the car was in shock and had to be taken care of.

This sad incident underlines the importance of caution and consideration in road traffic. The local authorities are now considering installing automatic speed limit in traffic areas in order to improve the safety of pedestrians and other road users and to prevent similar accidents in the future.

- Nag