## Serious Accident at Jungfernstieg: One Dead and Several Injured

### Insight into the Shocking Incident

The faces of people at Jungfernstieg reflect the horror: two destroyed vehicles in front of the Haspa branch at the corner of Reesendamm, with a path of destruction cutting through the outdoor seating of a restaurant. A large contingent of police and fire brigade vehicles marks the scene of a serious accident that occurred on Tuesday morning, shaking the city center.

### Details of the Accident

According to Abendblatt information, the 18-year-old, southern-looking driver was speeding in his high-powered Mercedes AMG GLE 63S Coupé around 10:15 AM. Initially, he collided with a van and then plowed into a group of pedestrians. Police reports indicate that the young man was traveling straight from Ballindamm and onto the sidewalk at Jungfernstieg/Reesendamm. The car hit the restaurant’s outdoor seating area and a parked VW van. The force of the collision pushed the van forward, hitting a pedestrian who was critically injured and later died in the hospital.

### The Victims

Four people were injured in the accident. Among them was a 39-year-old man who suffered life-threatening injuries, requiring resuscitation on site before being transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A 29-year-old man on the sidewalk was struck by flying debris from a flower pot. The 18-year-old driver and his 52-year-old passenger, presumably his father, were also injured and taken to nearby hospitals.

### Eyewitness Accounts and Emergency Response

Firefighters and police responded with a large deployment of personnel. A crisis intervention team was on site to support eyewitnesses and first responders present in the Haspa branch and the adjacent restaurant at the time of the accident. One eyewitness reported hearing extremely loud acceleration noises followed by several loud bangs. Another eyewitness was hospitalized in shock.

### Background and Speculations

The cause of the accident remains unclear. The driver’s father allegedly told police that his son lost consciousness at the wheel. However, when emergency services arrived, the driver was reportedly conscious. Both men, who appear to have a migration background and look southern, are likely Turkish.

### Speculations about the Expensive Car

A point of concern for many is the source of the funds for the 600-horsepower Mercedes AMG GLE 63S Coupé. Jungfernstieg is notorious for being a hotspot where migrants often show off high-powered cars, leading to further speculations.

### Support and Public Reactions

Emergency chaplains provided support to numerous eyewitnesses and first responders at the accident site. The sight of the devastation and injured people left a lasting impact on many. The public reaction has been one of shock and dismay, reigniting the debate about speeders and road safety.

### Further Investigations

Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. It is known that shortly before the accident, a call was made to the police about a speeder on Ballindamm. Whether this call is connected to the accident is still unclear.

### Conclusion

The serious accident at Jungfernstieg has deeply shaken the people of Hamburg. One life has been lost, and several others were injured. The issue of road safety, especially in busy downtown areas, is once again in the spotlight. Police investigations will hopefully soon clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. Until then, the hope remains that such tragic events can be avoided in the future.