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Police Probe Suspected Medical Cause After School Minibus Overturns in Barthelmesaurach

Officials say the driver likely lost consciousness for medical reasons.

Overview

  • A Ford Transit operating as a school minibus struck a parked Mercedes and tipped onto its side around 13:00 on Nördlinger Straße near the primary school.
  • The 48-year-old woman in the parked car suffered moderate injuries, while a 25-year-old passenger and four primary-school children sustained minor injuries.
  • Bystanders entered the minibus and began resuscitation on the 52-year-old driver before paramedics continued treatment.
  • Roughly 85 emergency personnel and two rescue helicopters responded, and police closed the street to document the crash and investigate.
  • The primary school plans to notify parents by letter and offer follow-up support next week.