# Fatal traffic accidents involving children in Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-traffic-accidents-involving-children-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-09-30T07:29:44.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

On September 29, 2026, a three-year-old girl died in Bolzano, Italy, after being struck by a delivery van near a bus stop at WaltherPark. Emergency responders attempted resuscitation at the scene before the child was transported to San Maurizio Hospital, where she passed away. Local police began investigating the incident using security camera footage to determine the driver’s visibility and the vehicle’s path.

By September 30, reports emerged of a second fatal accident involving a child in Feldbach, Austria. In that instance, a 13-year-old girl died after being struck by a truck while riding a moped. The collision occurred during a left turn by a 61-year-old driver. While the girl’s sister sustained minor injuries, the 13-year-old did not survive despite medical intervention.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Fatal traffic accidents involving children reported in Austria and Italy

Two fatal traffic accidents involving young children occurred in Feldbach, Austria, and Bozen, Italy, involving a truck and a delivery van respectively.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-traffic-accidents-involving-children-reported-in-austria-and-italy

### 2026-09-29: Bolzano: Three-year-old girl dies after being struck by van

A three-year-old girl died in Bolzano, Italy, after being struck by a delivery van near WaltherPark on Tuesday morning. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolzano-three-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-struck-by-van

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