Elderly Individual in Wheelchair Suffers Severe Injuries due to Falling Accident
In an unfortunate incident, a 78-year-old man from Steinhagen sustained life-threatening injuries while driving his wheelchair on a forest path in the area of the turnaround on Sandforther street, Gütersloh. The incident occurred on Saturday evening.
According to information provided by the Gütersloh Police, as reported by news aktuell, a VU team from the Bielefeld police headquarters took over the qualified accident investigation on site. The man was immediately taken to a hospital in Gütersloh for further treatment.
Passing witnesses alerted the emergency services and provided first aid until their arrival. The Gütersloh Police Press Office can be contacted for further inquiries at 05241 869-2271 or via email at [email protected]. The official website of the Gütersloh Police is https://guetersloh.polizei.nrw/ and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.gt/. For updates on their activities, follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/polizei_nrw_gt/.
Regarding the investigation, it appears that the local police or relevant authorities conducted the investigation of the qualified traffic accident in Steinhagen on August 30, 2025, but the specific agency or investigator's name is not explicitly mentioned in the available search results.
The incident is a grim reminder of the importance of safety, especially for the elderly and vulnerable individuals. Our thoughts are with the man and his family during this difficult time.
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