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75-year-old man dies under his own motorhome in Wertheim

28.04.2026 15:42 9 min 18 sources
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75-year-old man dies under his own motorhome in Wertheim
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In Wertheim-Vockenrot (Baden-Württemberg), a 75-year-old man died when his motorhome unexpectedly rolled backward during repair work. The victim was trapped under the wheels; rescuers freed him, but doctors pronounced him dead. Police are investigating the cause.

Tragedy in Wertheim-Vockenrot

On Monday, April 27, 2026, at around 3:00 PM, a fatal accident occurred in the Wertheim-Vockenrot district (Main-Tauber district, Baden-Württemberg). A 75-year-old man was killed under the wheels of his own motorhome.

According to police, the victim was behind his vehicle, presumably performing repair work. For an undetermined reason, the motorhome suddenly rolled backward, ran over the man, and pinned him under the rear wheels. Firefighters freed the victim, but an arriving doctor pronounced him dead at the scene.

The circumstances of the tragedy are being investigated. The criminal police have launched an inquiry. The cause of the motorhome's unexpected movement has not yet been established.

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