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Pedestrian Struck in Poland Incident

Police encountered an incident at the intersection of Kölnstraße and Poststraße in Jülich on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025...

Pedestrian Struck in Poland, According to DN Newspaper Report
Pedestrian Struck in Poland, According to DN Newspaper Report

Pedestrian Struck in Poland Incident

In the city of Düren, a traffic accident on January 22, 2025, at the roundabout of Kölnstraße/Poststraße has left a 74-year-old pedestrian from Linnich seriously injured.

According to the Düren Police, the incident occurred at around 16:25 when a woman driving along Kölnstraße towards the roundabout failed to notice a pedestrian from Jülich crossing the road. As she was turning into Poststraße, she drove around waiting vehicles on the left in the roundabout, colliding with the pedestrian.

The collision caused the pedestrian to fall onto the road, resulting in severe injuries. The woman was driving a vehicle, but the police have not disclosed her name at this time.

The accident led to a traffic jam at the roundabout, where Kölnstraße meets Poststraße. The injured pedestrian was immediately attended to by emergency services and taken to a hospital by an ambulance.

The Düren Police Press Office can be contacted at 02421 949-1100, while fax inquiries can be made to 02421 949-1199.

This incident serves as a reminder to all road users to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially in busy areas like roundabouts. It is crucial to always give way to pedestrians and to drive carefully to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.

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