An 11-year-old boy died on Sunday morning in Kuchelmiss, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, after sitting on a plastic sled pulled by a car driven by an acquaintance.
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The accident occurred around 10:50 a.m. on a rural road south of Rostock.
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Two other children (aged 11 and 13) on the sled sustained minor injuries.
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Police reported the 37-year-old driver lost control, causing the sled to crash into a woodpile.
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Despite rescue efforts, including two helicopters, the boy died at the scene from severe injuries.
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Authorities closed the road for several hours during rescue and investigation.
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The driver faces charges of negligent homicide and injury; a technical expert from “Dekra” was involved in clarifying the accident details.
Sources – Agencies
