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Woman, 62, Injured After Car Wash Restarts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Police say the cause of the unexpected restart remains unknown.

Overview

  • Police report the automatic wash halted during the drying phase on Thursday afternoon shortly before the program ended.
  • The driver notified petrol station staff and opened her car door to get back in when the system suddenly moved again.
  • The equipment pinned her, causing a leg injury, and rescuers freed her after a witness called emergency services.
  • She was transported to a hospital, and investigators estimate about €1,500 in damage to her vehicle.
  • Authorities have not identified any fault or liability, and it is unclear whether the car wash itself was damaged.