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Driver, 90, Crashes Through Wall in Ludwigsburg Garage, Leaving Car Hanging Over Vent Shaft

Firefighters freed the uninjured driver during a controlled recovery that lowered the car into the shaft.

Overview

  • Police said the incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the city hall underground parking garage in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart.
  • The vehicle’s rear came to rest roughly five meters above the bottom of a ventilation shaft, leaving the driver trapped inside.
  • Emergency crews secured the sports car on scene before lowering it fully into the shaft to enable recovery.
  • Material damage was estimated at about €95,000, according to local reports citing authorities.
  • The cause of the crash remains unclear, with some outlets identifying the vehicle as a Porsche 911 Carrera.