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Stuttgart Pedestrian Collision Leaves One Dead and Seven Injured

Authorities suspect a tragic accident after a Mercedes G-Class struck pedestrians in Stuttgart's Olgaeck district; the driver remains in custody as investigations continue.

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Allemagne: une voiture fonce dans une foule à Stuttgart
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Overview

  • A Mercedes G-Class hit pedestrians in Stuttgart's Olgaeck neighborhood on May 2, injuring eight people, three critically, and later resulting in one fatality.
  • The 42-year-old driver was arrested at the scene, and police have found no evidence so far to suggest a deliberate attack.
  • Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine whether the incident was accidental or intentional, with current indications pointing to a tragic traffic accident.
  • The collision occurred in the context of heightened security in Germany following a series of vehicle-ramming attacks in Magdeburg, Munich, and Mannheim in recent months.
  • Road closures and rescue operations were implemented immediately after the incident, and the affected areas have since been reopened.