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Bus driver and passenger injured during check-in in Bonn-Bad Godesberg, authorities search for witnesses to aid investigation

On the specific evening of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, four individuals - three fare inspectors and a bus driver - sustained injuries during a routine fare check on bus route 611, located in the Muffendorf area of Bad Godesberg.

Bus driver and passenger injured during check-in incident in Bonn-Bad Godesberg; police initiate...
Bus driver and passenger injured during check-in incident in Bonn-Bad Godesberg; police initiate investigation and call for potential witnesses

Bus driver and passenger injured during check-in in Bonn-Bad Godesberg, authorities search for witnesses to aid investigation

In an unexpected turn of events, a physical altercation occurred near the Hopmannstraße bus stop in Bonn around 9 PM last night. The incident involved fare inspectors, a bus driver, and three young suspects.

The altercation started when the suspects, who were initially fleeing the scene, returned and joined the fray. According to reports, the suspects allegedly attacked the employees and the bus driver together. One of the suspects is said to have pushed one of the fare inspectors out of the bus.

Three young men were checked during this time, and two suspects aged 17 and 18 were later arrested during the immediate search. However, the search results do not provide the name of the suspect who reappeared at the scene of the incident and was involved in the confrontation.

The arrested suspects were taken to the police headquarters, processed, and later released. The search for the remaining suspect continues.

The responsible homicide squad for this incident is Kriminalkommissariat 14 of Bonn Police. Witnesses are urged to contact this department via phone or email at [email protected].

Employees of Bonn City Works initiated control at the bus stop shortly after the incident. The Bonn Police are investigating the incident further, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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