Child encountering grave injuries in vehicular crash on a public road
On Monday, September 1, 2023, a six-year-old child was seriously injured in a traffic accident that took place at "An der Marienkirche" in Hamm, Germany.
According to information provided by Police Headquarters Hamm and distributed through news aktuell, the child was on a scooter when they could not avoid a collision with a turning vehicle. The driver involved in the accident was a 40-year-old individual from Hamm, who was operating a VW vehicle and was traveling northbound on the street. The driver turned right into a driveway at the height of the parking lot.
The accident resulted in approximately 2,000 euros worth of property damage to the car involved. The child was immediately taken to the children's clinic for treatment following the accident.
In response to the incident, the Police Directorate Hamm implemented enhanced safety measures specifically aimed at improving child safety in the area. However, specific measures taken were not detailed in the available information.
For further information or inquiries, you can contact the press office for Police Hamm at [email protected] or call the Police Headquarters Hamm at 02381 916-1006. The official website for Police Hamm is https://hamm.polizei.nrw/.
We hope for the speedy recovery of the child involved in this unfortunate incident. Stay safe on the roads, Hamm.
