Law enforcement is seeking out witnesses and the driver of a van, following an incident in which an elderly woman, aged 86, sustained severe injuries on a public bus.
On Friday, August 29, an unfortunate incident occurred in Essen-Frohnhausen, leaving an 86-year-old woman severely injured. The accident took place on Onckenstraße, between Kerckhoffstraße and Niebuhrstraße, involving a bus and a van, believed to be from a delivery service.
According to reports, a van reversed onto the road, causing the bus to suddenly stop. As a result, the elderly woman fell inside the bus and sustained severe injuries. The van driver is reported to have continued driving after the incident, and the police are currently seeking this individual.
The police are urging anyone with relevant information about the van or its driver to come forward. Witnesses can contact the police at 0201/829-0 or email their details to [email protected].
The incident occurred on a bus traveling towards Hirtsieferstraße. The police are working diligently to identify and locate the van driver, and the investigation into the accident on Onckenstraße is ongoing.
The authorities are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information that could aid the investigation to step forward. The safety and well-being of the community is of utmost importance, and the police are committed to finding the individual responsible for this incident.
The 86-year-old woman was taken to a hospital following the accident, and our thoughts are with her and her family during this difficult time.
As the investigation continues, the police have not released any further details about the van or its driver. The public will be updated as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the police are asking for the community's patience and cooperation as they work to ensure justice is served and the safety of Essen-Frohnhausen's residents is maintained.
