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Easter Travel Disrupted by Fatal Accidents and Violent Incidents Across Germany

A series of crashes, a rail crossing death, and violent assaults highlight safety and security challenges during the holiday weekend.

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Overview

  • Two fatalities occurred on the A59 near Duisburg after a high-speed collision involving a Seat and an Audi early Good Friday morning, with investigations into the cause ongoing.
  • A 24-year-old man bypassed barriers at a Blaustein rail crossing and was fatally struck by a train on April 17, prompting inquiries into safety compliance at the site.
  • A 23-year-old man was detained after stabbing two individuals outside a Rochlitz supermarket; both victims sustained serious injuries but are not in life-threatening conditions.
  • On the A72 near Zwickau, a Mini veered off the road in the early hours of April 18, leaving the driver and passenger severely injured and requiring extensive emergency response.
  • Two suspects are in custody following a shooting in a Starnberg underground garage that left a 33-year-old man critically injured; police are investigating potential motives, including drug-related disputes.