Serious bus accident in the Ilm district: driver trapped and injured!

Serious bus accident in the Ilm district: driver trapped and injured!

Two people were injured in a serious bus accident in the Ilm district on Sunday evening, including a 60-year-old bus driver who was seriously injured. The bus left the road in a curve between Bücheloh and Wümbach and crashed head-on into a tree. Loud daily news The bus driver was trapped in the impact and suffered serious injuries, while an eleven-year-old boy who was also on the bus was only slightly injured. The material damage amounts to around 20,000 euros. The exact cause of the accident is currently unclear.

Second incident under similar conditions

Another incident involving a bus occurred on September 22, 2023 near Urbar. Here a bus was hit by a fallen tree due to heavy rain and storms. Fortunately, no one was injured; The bus driver and five passengers were uninjured, although the windshield was badly damaged by the impact. The Vallendar fire department and an ambulance were quickly on site and the bus was ultimately able to drive under the tree on its own. The cleanup work was also carried out by the fire department Press portal reported.