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Elderly Couple Critically Injured in Eichsfeld Hit-and-Run

An elderly couple's lives hang in the balance after a hit-and-run. Police search for the driver, believed to be an 86-year-old temporarily blinded by the sun.

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Two pedestrians seriously injured in an accident in the Eichsfeld district - Elderly Couple Critically Injured in Eichsfeld Hit-and-Run

An elderly couple, an 81-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man, were severely injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Eichsfeld district. The incident occurred as they were walking along the roadside between Dingelstadt and Wachstedt.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. Early reports suggest that the 86-year-old driver may have been temporarily blinded by the setting sun. Despite extensive searches, the driver has not yet been identified or apprehended. Local police have not released any details about suspects, following standard German privacy and investigation protection protocols. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. The couple's condition remains critical.

The hit-and-run accident in the Eichsfeld district has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives. Police continue to investigate, with the public's help being crucial in identifying the driver. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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