Traffic accidents in Germany and Greece injure young people

Multiple serious traffic accidents involving young people have been reported in Germany and Greece.

In Mönchengladbach, Germany, a 16-year-old cyclist was severely injured after being struck by a bus during morning rush hour. The teenager was trapped under the vehicle and required firefighters to lift the bus to facilitate rescue. The victim was transported to a specialized clinic via helicopter, and authorities report that their life is no longer in danger.

In Kefalonia, Greece, a 17-year-old riding an electric scooter collided with a horse being led by its owner near the Agia Varvara bridge. The collision caused severe injuries to the teenager, necessitating an emergency air medical transfer to G. Gennimatas Hospital in Athens. Medical staff report that the teenager is in stable condition and out of danger. The horse owner has been arrested and faces charges of negligent bodily harm as police investigate the circumstances of the collision.