Overview
- An 89-year-old in Cuxhaven-Altenwalde drove an Audi through a Netto glass frontage into the checkout area at about 15:20, injuring a 60-year-old cashier who was taken to hospital.
- Police say the Cuxhaven crash likely stemmed from the driver confusing the accelerator with the brake, with property damage estimated at a minimum of €25,000.
- Photos released by police show the Audi A4 among shattered glass and shopping carts at the store entrance.
- About 30 minutes later in Wilhelmshaven, a 65-year-old in a Mercedes rolled at walking speed into a HEM station sales area, causing roughly €10,000 in damage but no injuries.
- Officers noted that immediate police licence seizure is not typical in such cases and that the licensing authority is likely to contact the Cuxhaven driver to assess her reaction ability.