Switzerland: Pedestrian injured in Zwingen accident and new police officers sworn in

In Zwingen, Switzerland, a 70-year-old pedestrian was struck by an Audi while crossing a pedestrian crossing on Baselstrasse. The 51-year-old driver had his license confiscated at the scene, and police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. The victim was treated by emergency services and transported to a hospital.

In the Canton of St. Gallen, 36 new police officers were officially sworn in following the completion of their two-year training program. The ceremony, held at the Kultur- und Kongresshaus Verrucano in Mels, was attended by Government Councilor Christof Hartmann and interim commander Stefan Kühne. The new recruits have successfully passed their professional examinations and will be deployed across various regions of the canton.