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Tanker Truck Strikes 73-Year-Old in Cologne’s Riehl District as Police Investigate

Officers are examining witness accounts and documenting the scene while drivers were urged to steer clear of An der Schanz.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Wednesday at about 15:45 on An der Schanz in the Riehl neighborhood, according to police.
  • Witnesses told police they saw the woman crossing the street moments before she was hit.
  • The 73-year-old was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where she is reported to be in intensive care.
  • The 43-year-old tanker driver suffered shock at the scene, according to the report.
  • Police opened an investigation to clarify how the crash happened and asked motorists to avoid the affected area.