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Three Cars Collide at Grasbrunn Intersection, Five Injured

Preliminary findings point to a red light violation, prompting a formal probe by the Munich traffic police.

Overview

  • The three‑car crash occurred on Sunday, October 11 at about 14:25 at the B304/Waldbrunner Straße/Bahnhofstraße intersection in Grasbrunn and involved a Ford, a BMW and a Toyota.
  • Five people were hurt: a 62‑year‑old Ford driver was seriously injured and trapped, while a 37‑year‑old driver, a 32‑year‑old passenger, a one‑year‑old child and a 93‑year‑old driver suffered minor injuries.
  • The Grasbrunn volunteer fire brigade freed the trapped driver and the Rettungsdienst transported all injured persons to hospital, with two damaged cars later towed from the scene.
  • Police say initial evidence indicates the traffic light showed red for the 62‑year‑old when she entered the junction and the Münchner Verkehrspolizei has taken over the ongoing investigation.
  • The crash closed the B304 and nearby streets for about an hour while the Straßenmeisterei cleaned leaked vehicle fluids and authorities carried out the accident response and documentation.