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Child encounters minor harm in woods mishap at Bröl Forest

A collision between a passenger vehicle and a 5-year-old child took place on Rossenbacher Straße on Tuesday, August 12.

Young child harmed in tree incident at Forest Bröl
Young child harmed in tree incident at Forest Bröl

Child encounters minor harm in woods mishap at Bröl Forest

In Waldbröl, a concerning incident took place on Tuesday, 12th August, at around 1:05 PM. An accident occurred on Rossenbacher Straße towards Flurweg, involving a 5-year-old child and a car.

According to reports, the 5-year-old was riding a city roller out of a driveway when the unfortunate collision took place. The exact time the child ventured onto the road was not specified.

The car, driven by a 78-year-old driver from Waldbröl, was the cause of the collision. Fortunately, the elderly driver did not sustain any injuries in the accident. However, the 5-year-old child did suffer minor injuries. The extent of the damage to the car was not specified.

The location of the driveway was not disclosed, but the accident occurred on Rossenbacher Straße towards Flurweg. The police are currently investigating the incident to gather more details.

The 5-year-old was not identified by name to protect their privacy. Our thoughts are with the child and their family during this difficult time.

The police urge all drivers to exercise caution, especially in residential areas, to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

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