Fatal road accidents in Germany and Netherlands kill five

On June 13, 2026, a family of three from Munich – a 46‑year‑old father, a 44‑year‑old mother and their 2‑year‑old child – were killed in a head‑on collision with a truck on Bundesstraße 12 near Stammham in the Altötting district of Bavaria. Police said the car entered the opposite lane; an accident investigation is under way and the road has since been reopened.

A separate incident occurred on June 12, 2026, in the Seeland‑Flanders region of the Netherlands. A 19‑year‑old driver lost control of his car and struck a group of 14 schoolchildren and two adult supervisors riding bicycles. Three primary‑school pupils and the school director died, while several others were injured. The driver was detained, and prosecutors will decide next week whether to bring charges.