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Bus collision averted due to unidentified pedestrian, authorities seek witnesses for further investigation

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Bus collides with a pedestrian, halts abruptly; authorities search for eyewitnesses to gather...
Bus collides with a pedestrian, halts abruptly; authorities search for eyewitnesses to gather significant details

Bus collision averted due to unidentified pedestrian, authorities seek witnesses for further investigation

In the heart of Essen, a bus accident on Eppinghofer Street left an 83-year-old passenger with minor injuries. The incident occurred on August 15th, around 17:20, near the bus stop "Heißener Straße".

According to the police, an unidentified woman suddenly crossed in front of the moving bus, causing the driver to brake sharply. As a result, the 83-year-old passenger on board sustained injuries. The pedestrian, who was also a resident of Mulheim, continued walking in an unknown direction after the accident.

The injured individual was promptly taken to a hospital for treatment. The police are currently investigating the accident and are urgently seeking witnesses to the incident. Any information about the pedestrian is highly valuable to the investigation.

The police in Essen can be reached through various channels. Their Facebook page, PolizeiEssen, is a popular platform for updates and communications. For emails, you can send them to [email protected]. If you prefer Twitter, follow Polizei_NRW_E. For those who prefer WhatsApp, the police have a channel at +49 29 29VaEsg0q1CYoUFKnPFk2F.

The press office for Police Essen/Mülheim an der Ruhr can be reached at 0201-829 1065 during office hours and 0201-829 7230 outside of office hours. For fax enquiries, the number is 0201-829 1069.

The police department also maintains an Instagram account, polizei.nrw.e, for those who prefer visual updates.

The police remind everyone to exercise caution when crossing roads and to respect traffic rules for the safety of all road users.

This information was originally transmitted by Polizei Essen. Please share this information to help the police in their investigation and ensure the safety of our community.

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