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The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Two seriously injured as car crashes into a barn roof in Germany
Police in northwestern Germany said on Sunday that several people were injured when a car veered off a road, hit a seven-year-old boy on a trampoline and crashed into a barn roof on its side. Police said that the car first collided with a parked vehicle in the town of Bohmte, broke through a hedge and drove into a garden where it hit the boy. The car then went over uneven ground and was apparently catapulted into the air and ended up crashing into the roof of a neighbouring barn about 3 metres (10ft) off the ground. The boy was seriously injured, the police statement said. The driver was an unidentified 42-year-old man, and his wife was also seriously injured. Their two sons, ages 11 and 12, and a 13-year-old passenger were also in the vehicle, sustaining minor injuries. Dozens of firefighters and ambulances, as well as two rescue helicopters, were among the emergency services deployed in response to the accident. Images from the scene showed rescuers cutting through the roof and the wreckage of a playground that the car ran through. The vehicle had to be removed from the roof with a crane and was taken away by police. An investigation was under way.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Car crashes into a barn's roof in Germany, seriously injuring 2
Police in northwestern Germany on Sunday said that several people were injured when a car veered off a road, hit a 7-year-old boy on a trampoline and went flying into a barn roof on its side. Police said that the car first collided with a parked vehicle in the town of Bohmte, broke through a hedge and drove into a garden where it hit the boy. The car then went over uneven ground and it was apparently catapulted into the air and ended up crashing into the roof of a neighboring barn about 3 meters (10 feet) off the ground. The boy was seriously injured, the police statement said. The driver was an unidentified 42-year-old man, and his wife was also seriously injured. Their two sons, ages 11 and 12, and a 13-year-old passenger were also on board, who like the driver emerged with minor injuries. Dozens of firefighters, as well as a dozen ambulances and two rescue helicopters were among the emergency services deployed in response. Images from the scene showed rescuers cutting through the roof, and wreckage of a playground that the car ran through. The car had to be removed from the roof with a crane and was carted away by police. An investigation was underway.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Reports of injuries as multiple vehicle crash blocks SH1 near Taihape
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Three vehicles have crashed on State Highway 1, just south of Taihape on Monday. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of the highway and Raumu Rd just after 1pm. A police spokesperson said there are indications of injuries. Two rescue helicopters have landed near the crash, RNZ understands. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More to come... Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
