The injured were visitors to the “Danube in Flames” festival in Vilshofen (Passau district), a police spokesman said. The 24-year-old Georgian was driving towards the participants of the event when he drifted to the right at excessive speed while turning left.
At the moment, it is assumed that four of the victims were seriously injured, the police announced on Sunday morning. No further details were available about the type and severity of the injuries. According to the police, a total of eight people were in the man’s vehicle, including five children.
The police wanted to check the driver on Saturday evening on the B8 between Passau and Vilshofen. However, the man fled towards Vilshofen at far too high a speed. After the accident, the fugitive drove on without caring for the injured.
While still in Vilshofen, the man’s car got into a dead end. He got out and fled on foot, but was arrested by officers shortly afterwards. He slightly injured two police officers in the process.
The promenade festival “Danube in Flames” is a magnet for visitors with many thousands of people in attendance. The visitors are on one side of the Danube, while a fireworks display takes place on the other.
My themes
For your bookmarked topics
new articles found.
info By clicking on the icon you add the keyword to your topics.
info
By clicking on the icon you open your “my topics” page. You have of 15 keywords saved and would have to remove keywords.
info By clicking on the icon you remove the keyword from your topics.
Add the topic to your topics.
Source: Nachrichten
