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Four teenagers seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Witten

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Four young people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Witten during the night after an unknown driver overlooked a bus during an overtaking maneuver and crashed into a car, which was then thrown head-on into the bus.
The 18-year-old driver and three young passengers suffered serious injuries, while the bus driver suffered shock.
The two occupants of the first car fled the scene of the accident on foot.

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In a hit-and-run accident in Witten, four young people were seriously injured after an unknown driver overlooked a bus during an overtaking maneuver and crashed into a car, which was then thrown head-on into the bus.

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Four young people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Witten during the night. According to the police, a previously unknown driver apparently overlooked an oncoming bus during an overtaking maneuver. He swerved to the right and hit another car, which was then thrown head-on into the bus.

The 18-year-old driver of the car and three 13- and 15-year-old passengers were seriously injured. The driver of the bus, who was alone in the vehicle, reportedly suffered shock. The two occupants of the first car reportedly fled the scene of the accident on foot. The police are looking for witnesses.

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Police will identify the fleeing driver based on witness statements and investigations.
Likely · Within weeks
The injured youth will require prolonged medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

Who is the unknown driver who fled the scene of the accident?
Why did the two occupants of the first car flee the scene of the accident on foot?
What exact injuries did the four young people suffer?
Are there surveillance videos or other witness statements about the accident?