Child Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car in Berlin

The accident occurred in the Gesundbrunnen district as the child unexpectedly stepped into the street, according to police reports.

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a car and seriously injured in Berlin's Gesundbrunnen district on Friday evening.
The child had exited his father's car, which was parked in a second row, and suddenly entered the street, police stated.
The 36-year-old driver involved in the accident was unable to brake in time to avoid the collision.
The boy sustained back injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment; his current condition remains unclear.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the child was alone.