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Child injured in accident in Datteln – bicycle crashes into car!
In Datteln, a 10-year-old girl was injured in an accident between a bicycle and a car. There was a collision on Danziger Strasse.
Child injured in accident in Datteln – bicycle crashes into car!
A traffic accident in Datteln caused a stir on Thursday afternoon when a 10-year-old collided with a car while riding her bicycle. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Danziger Strasse and Beisenkampstrasse and shows how vulnerable young cyclists are in traffic.
The cyclist was on her way towards Löringhofstrasse when she unfortunately collided with a car driven by a 23-year-old from Datteln. She was driving her car on Beisenkampstrasse towards Westfalenstrasse. It is tragic that such accidents happen again and again, and road safety is of great importance, especially for children.
Details about the accident
The collision resulted in the girl receiving minor injuries and having to be immediately taken to hospital in an ambulance. Fortunately, the injuries are not serious. In contrast, the young driver's car suffered significant damage, meaning it was no longer drivable. The material damage is estimated to be around 4,000 euros. The girl's bike also did not emerge from the incident unscathed and has damage.
Accidents like this highlight the need for increased road safety, particularly at intersections where many collisions occur. Many cities are therefore thinking about how to better protect cyclists, be it through safer cycle paths or through better visibility in dangerous places.
In addition to the physical damage, the emotional impact of such an incident should not be underestimated. Children often have to learn to be more careful on the road, which can be an additional challenge after an accident.
The police have recorded the incident and are investigating the exact circumstances that led to this collision. All parties involved will be heard to get a full picture of what happened. While the girl will now hopefully recover quickly, it is hoped that such accidents can be avoided in the future.
In order to find out more about road safety and preventative measures, the current state of affairs can be found in a detailed report at www.presseportal.de be read.