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Two pedestrians struck after driver ignores red light in Schwerin

A reckless moment at a traffic light left two lives upended. Now, investigators piece together how a red-light runner changed everything in seconds.

In the image there is a scooter on the road and few persons standing in the back, in the front...
In the image there is a scooter on the road and few persons standing in the back, in the front there is a traffic light and in the back there are buildings with trees in front of it.

Driver Hits Two Pedestrians at Traffic Light - Two pedestrians struck after driver ignores red light in Schwerin

A car crash in Schwerin has left two pedestrians injured after a driver ran a red light. The incident took place at a traffic light junction in the northwest of the city on Tuesday afternoon. Police are now looking into how the collision happened.

The accident involved a 45-year-old man driving through a red signal. His vehicle struck two pedestrians crossing the road at the time. Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment.

A 35-year-old woman received minor injuries and was later discharged. However, a 35-year-old man suffered serious harm and remains under medical care. Authorities have not yet released further details about his condition.

Police are examining witness statements and traffic camera footage. They aim to confirm the exact sequence of events leading up to the crash.

The investigation into the Schwerin collision continues. The driver responsible for running the red light may face charges depending on the findings. Meanwhile, the seriously injured pedestrian remains in hospital for treatment.

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