13-year-old girl dies, four injured in severe highway crash in Germany

A tragic accident on the A3 highway near Passau has claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl and left four others seriously injured. The incident occurred in the early evening when the vehicle carrying the five occupants veered off the road, tumbling down an embankment. The young girl succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

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The 13-year-old succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

The four seriously injured individuals, including the 35-year-old driver, received initial treatment before being transported to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the precise cause of the accident. A key focus of the inquiry is a gray sports car that was reportedly in the vicinity at the time of the crash. This vehicle, which apparently sustained no damage, was seen driving away towards Austria.

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The four seriously injured, including the 35-year-old driver of the car, were taken to nearby hospitals after initial treatment.

Police are actively searching for the sports car, utilizing a police helicopter, and have appealed to the public for any witnesses who can provide information about the vehicle. The A3 highway was completely closed near the Passau-Süd exit, causing significant disruption for traffic heading towards Austria.

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It was still unclear why the car left the roadway.