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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Teen Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Esslingen

Published: 2024-11-10

In Esslingen, a 17-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after a self-accident late Saturday night.

The young rider was traveling towards Grüningen when he lost control in a left curve near the Forchstrasse bridge.

His motorcycle veered off the road into a meadow, where it got caught in a fence, causing him to be thrown onto the Forchstrasse.

Emergency services provided initial medical care before transporting him to the hospital.

The exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear and are under investigation by the cantonal police and the juvenile prosecutor's office.