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Car Crashes Into Supermarket Warehouse in Sigmaringen

Police say pedal confusion caused the vehicle to break into the store, resulting in about €50,000 in estimated damage and the driver receiving hospital treatment for minor injuries.

Overview

  • A 78-year-old driver reversed on an Edeka parking lot, struck two parked cars, then—after a second pedal misapplication—drove through the supermarket warehouse gate and came to rest in the beverage section.
  • The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
  • The local volunteer fire brigade recovered the Ford from between the store shelves and the vehicle was later towed.
  • Police estimate the total damage at roughly €50,000, covering harm to the parked cars and supermarket storage and shelving.
  • Authorities in Sigmaringen have identified pedal misapplication as the likely cause and report no further public updates on legal action or an ongoing broader investigation.