Two teenagers were injured in a traffic accident in Wolgast on Wednesday evening. The 14- and 15-year-old girls stepped onto the roadway in front of a hospital entrance without watching for traffic and were struck by an approaching car. The 15-year-old suffered severe injuries.
The accident occurred in Wolgast, in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. According to police reports, the two girls, aged 14 and 15, entered the roadway in front of a hospital entrance without paying attention to oncoming traffic. An approaching passenger car struck them.
The 15-year-old sustained severe injuries and was taken to the University Hospital in Greifswald. The 14-year-old suffered minor injuries. The 26-year-old driver of the car went into shock. The vehicle sustained damage estimated at around 3,000 euros.
Police are investigating the incident. Such accidents highlight the importance of always watching for traffic, especially near facilities like hospitals where pedestrians are common. There are no indications of alcohol or other impairments among those involved.