Overview

• The Jagdschloss Thiergarten near Regensburg was destroyed in an overnight blaze on Oct. 5–6, causing low seven-figure damage and no injuries, according to police.
• An anonymous post on Indymedia by a group calling itself “Kommando Georg Elser” claims multiple incendiary devices were used; Regensburg investigators say authenticity is being checked and all causes remain open.
• Kriminalpolizei have engaged a forensic fire specialist, with initial results expected in roughly two to three weeks as inquiries continue and witnesses are sought.
• A woman died on the A7 near Bollingstedt after a crash left her car stationary on the carriageway and a truck struck it; police are examining whether bright lighting from a bridge protest distracted drivers, with a specialist review planned.
• On the B4 near Gifhorn a 49-year-old man was killed and his wife seriously injured in a collision with a timber truck, while separate crashes on the A3 near Erkrath and A42 near Dortmund left multiple people injured and prompted safety reminders on seatbelt use.