Overview

• Police say the 20-year-old turned on red at Seestraße and Dohnagestell, hitting a children’s group that was crossing on green.
• The driver was briefly detained for identification and a blood draw, then released, and his driving licence was confiscated.
• Six children were lightly injured, three taken to a nearby hospital and three treated on site, and their chaperone suffered serious injuries.
• Investigators suspect intoxicant use and have ordered blood and urine tests, with potential additional charges depending on the results.
• Officials ruled out a terrorist or intentional attack, describing the event as reckless; 19 people were cared for by more than 40 responders and crisis teams.