A tragic accident occurred in Frankenthal on Sunday afternoon (October 20, 2024) around 4:30 pm. A 70-year-old man was driving his Toyota on Großharthauer Straße when he veered off the road, possibly due to health issues, according to the Görlitz Police Department. The vehicle crashed into a house wall, resulting in severe injuries to an 80-year-old female passenger and a 58-year-old female occupant. The driver passed away at the scene. The police are now seeking witnesses who may have seen the accident or have information about the man’s driving behavior before the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Traffic Accident Service at 03591/3670 or any other police station.
In other news, the Zittau Family Office will be opening at its new location on Wednesday, October 23, at the Rathausplatz in Zittau. The public is invited to attend the opening event.
Additionally, the Customs authorities have conducted operations against undeclared work in the Bautzen and Zittau areas, as well as other regions in Saxony, as part of a nationwide minimum wage inspection. Several violations were discovered during the operation.
For those interested in music, the Compagnia Vocale Hamburg will be presenting a choral concert titled „Connections“ at the Herrnhuter Kirchensaal on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 pm.