Overview

• A 42-year-old driver of a Mercedes-G-Class SUV drove into pedestrians at Stuttgart's Olgaeck tram stop, killing a 46-year-old woman and injuring seven others, including five children.
• Police and prosecutors have ruled out deliberate violence or terror motives, classifying the incident as a tragic traffic accident.
• The driver and his five-year-old child passenger were unharmed and have been released from custody as no grounds for detention were found.
• Investigators are focusing on negligent homicide and bodily harm, with forensic experts analyzing the vehicle and crash site to determine the cause.
• The incident has reignited discussions about the safety of large SUVs in urban areas, highlighting public concerns over pedestrian vulnerability.