Germany records two serious traffic collisions injuring youths

On 28 June 2026 a 12‑year‑old girl was struck by a car while walking in the shade at a campsite in Herschbach. The driver failed to see the child before entering the courtyard. Emergency services treated the girl on‑site and later air‑lifted her by rescue helicopter to a Koblenz hospital. Police are investigating why the child was not noticed in time; current reports say she sustained no life‑threatening injuries.

A day earlier, on 27 June 2026 in Groß‑Zimmern, a 56‑year‑old driver collided with an e‑scooter carrying two 15‑year‑old passengers. The scooter rider suffered suspected severe internal and head injuries and was also air‑lifted to a hospital, while the passenger received treatment at a nearby facility. The driver escaped with only minor injuries. The accident caused about €4,000 in damage and prompted a police investigation alongside fire‑brigade and medical responders.