Tragic accident in Rathenow: 83-year-old dragged by car!

Tragic accident in Rathenow: 83-year-old dragged by car!

On Thursday afternoon there was a frightening incident at the train station in Rathenow. An 83-year-old woman was dragged several meters by a car around 11 a.m. and was injured. The accident happened when the elderly woman had recently gotten out of the vehicle. As the car door closed and the vehicle started moving, one of the woman's bags got stuck to the car. The driver, who was apparently unaware, continued his journey undeterred, dragging the woman across the pavement.

Passers-by who observed the situation shouted at the driver to stop immediately. He followed the request, but at first no one made an attempt to help the woman lying on the ground. Only a brave man, who recognized the seriousness of the situation, rushed to help. He immediately provided first aid to the injured senior citizen and also alerted the emergency services.

Quick response from the helpers

Rescue workers quickly reached the scene of the accident and took care of the 83-year-old, who suffered injuries in the fall. On site it became apparent that their situation was serious. The elderly woman was then taken to the local hospital, where she was admitted as an inpatient.

The police also arrived quickly on site and began initial investigations into the accident. The specific course of the incident is now being examined in detail. The behavior of the witnesses was particularly striking: the first aider expressed his disappointment that many passers-by just watched instead of helping immediately. “It is shocking that many people just watched and were not helped immediately,” he told MAZ anonymously.

The events this Thursday are not only alarming for the woman concerned, but also raise questions about moral courage. It remains to be seen what further insights the investigation will bring. The circumstances that led to this dramatic incident are a topic that often stimulates discussion for many observers and the immediate surroundings of the station.

A tragic accident on the forecourt of Rathenow train station that required the quick help of a first aider.

Source: Sven Scoster, www.maerkische Allgemeine.de