A tragic traffic accident in Oberhausen has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred Thursday evening around 18:00 hours on Flugstraße, where a truck collided with several parked vehicles before striking a residential building.
Police in Oberhausen confirmed that both the truck driver and a pedestrian were fatally injured. One other person sustained injuries and required medical attention.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded to the scene with a large-scale operation. Chaplains were present to provide support to witnesses and affected police officers.
The precise circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear and a full investigation is currently underway.
Police anticipate that the comprehensive accident reconstruction process will require a significant amount of time.
