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8-Year-Old Cyclist Struck by Car on Berlin Sidewalk

The boy sustained arm injuries after a driver failed to notice him while turning onto a property in Berlin-Moabit on Friday.

  • An 8-year-old boy riding his bicycle on a sidewalk in Berlin-Moabit was struck by a car on Friday afternoon.
  • The accident occurred when a 55-year-old driver turned right onto a property near Feldzeugmeisterstraße and failed to see the child.
  • The boy suffered arm injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment, while the driver remained uninjured.
  • The incident adds to growing concerns about road safety and the vulnerability of young cyclists in urban areas across Germany.
  • Authorities are investigating the collision as discussions on improving traffic regulations and pedestrian safety continue nationwide.
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