Traffic chaos on Christmas Eve: car crashes into memorial stone in Hückelhoven!

Traffic chaos on Christmas Eve: car crashes into memorial stone in Hückelhoven!

There have been two serious traffic accidents in Hückelhoven in the last few days, which attracted the attention of the emergency services and the police. The first incident occurred on Christmas Eve when a senior citizen crashed into a memorial stone for the Sophia Jacoba colliery on a roundabout. According to reports, the driver overlooked the roundabout and simply drove straight until the massive boulder abruptly stopped his journey. Fortunately, the two occupants of the vehicle were uninjured, but were taken to hospital for medical examination as a precaution. The fire department had to close one lane while the accident was being investigated in order to provide the emergency services with enough space Heinsberg Magazine reported.

Another accident that occurred on December 16 had more serious consequences. A 16-year-old student was on his way to school on his e-scooter when he entered a roundabout and was hit by a dark Renault. The driver of the car made sure the boy was okay before fleeing the scene. However, it later emerged that the student had sustained injuries. The police are now investigating to find the driver of the getaway car. The suspect is described as approximately 60 years old and was driving with a woman in the vehicle. The authorities are calling on people to report relevant information on 02452 920 0, as stated in a report by news.de is called.