A tragic car accident occurred in Bissendorf, located in the Osnabrück district, resulting in the death of a five-year-old child.

The incident happened when a 39-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.

Emergency services reported that the driver was trapped in the car and had to be rescued by firefighters.

He sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Unfortunately, the young passenger succumbed to his injuries at the scene, despite efforts to save him.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police.