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Nine Injured After Car Clips Line Bus at Lübeck’s Holstenbrücke

Police say the driver failed to complete a left turn, prompting the bus to brake hard as investigators review the circumstances.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 18:00 Wednesday when a car intended to turn left into the Untertrave but continued straight and touched a public bus.
  • The bus driver performed an emergency stop that caused injuries among passengers on board.
  • Seven people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene, one person was taken to hospital as a precaution, and one was seriously injured.
  • Holstenbrücke was fully closed for about 45 minutes before authorities reopened traffic.
  • Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, with reporting based on a dpa dispatch citing the Lübeck police control center.