Hit-and-run leaves three children injured after bus collision in Wickede

A public transit bus in Wickede was forced to brake suddenly on March 9, 2026, after a black car ignored a red light. The collision caused three children on board to suffer minor injuries. Police are now searching for witnesses as the driver fled the scene.

The incident took place at around 7:40 a.m. on Wickeder Hellweg. The bus, travelling northwest, had the right of way when the black car turned left onto Friedhofstraße without stopping. The sudden manoeuvre forced the bus driver to brake sharply.

Three children—aged 7, 10, and 11—were thrown from their seats and sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, the driver of the black car left the scene without stopping. Authorities have confirmed that no earlier accident occurred on March 23, 2025, in Wickede, making this the only recent case of its kind. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. As of now, no further details about the driver's identity or additional measures have been released.

The children involved received medical attention for their injuries. Investigations remain ongoing as police work to identify the driver who fled. Witnesses with information are urged to contact local authorities.