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Unknown driver rams student in Mühldorf and flees!
A student was hit by a car in Mühldorf am Inn; The police are investigating a hit-and-run and bodily harm.
Unknown driver rams student in Mühldorf and flees!
A frightening incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Mühldorf am Inn when an eleven-year-old student was hit by a vehicle. According to pnp.de, the car, a white model, rolled backwards towards the boy, who was on the station forecourt at the time of the accident. The driver, who briefly spoke to the injured student, continued driving without paying any attention to the boy or the injuries that may have been caused.
A little later, the student complained of back pain, which is why the police are investigating negligent bodily harm and hit-and-run. The officials are asking for information from the public by calling (08631)36730 to shed light on the unpleasant event.
Increasing violence in the district
The incident is not the only cause for concern in the region. Within a single day there were a total of seven violent clashes in Mühldorf - five of them in the city itself, as reported by inn-sider.com. The Mühldorf a. police station. Inn received support from other police authorities and is investigating individual cases. The range of incidents ranges from a neighborhood dispute in Oberbergkirchen, in which a 29-year-old man punched a neighbor in the face, to a massive fight in a bar.
A knife attack in a homeless shelter in which a heavily intoxicated victim sustained minor injuries is also particularly worrying. Such incidents add additional risk to the city's already tense security situation and show that the police must step up their educational and prevention work.
Insights into traffic safety
Viewed in a larger context, traffic safety in Mühldorf must also be considered. In 2024, around 2.5 million traffic accidents were counted in Germany, a decrease compared to the previous year, as Statista notes (statista.com). While the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains at a historic low, the trend shows that traffic accidents continue to often occur due to insufficient distances and inadequate speed.
Vision Zero, which aims for zero traffic fatalities by 2050, is a goal that is being pursued in all European countries. Demands for better infrastructure and increased awareness among road users are essential, especially in order to prevent tragic incidents like the one in Mühldorf.
The public is again called upon to be vigilant and to inform the police immediately if they suspect any unusual or dangerous situations. This means we can work together on a safer Mühldorf.