Serious accident in Sillenstede: Six-year-old child fights for survival!

Serious accident in Sillenstede: Six-year-old child fights for survival!

A serious traffic accident caused great excitement on October 2, 2024 in Wilhelmshaven, more precisely in the Sillenstede district. At around 5:20 p.m., a 19-year-old driver was driving his van on Jeverschen Landstrasse when a tragic situation developed.

The accident occurred when a 6-year-old child wanted to cross the street. There was a serious collision between the little boy and the van. The force of the impact caused serious injuries to the child, who had to be flown immediately to a nearby hospital. A rescue helicopter was required to provide the child with the necessary medical care as quickly as possible.

Rescue measures and traffic disruptions

The police responded immediately to the incident. In order to be able to carry out the rescue measures and the necessary accident recording, the Jeversche Landstrasse near the accident site was closed until late in the evening. This measure was intended not only to ensure the safety of rescue workers, but also to prevent possible further accidents.

The incident shocked not only the driver of the van, but also the entire surrounding area. Traffic accidents of this type are always tragic and leave profound emotional scars, and not just on those directly involved.

Further information and developments on this incident are still pending, but police have begun an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. For detailed reports on this topic, see the current reporting on www.presseportal.de.