Two German Students Killed in Tuscany After Being Hit by Car

Car Hits Pedestrians in Tuscany, Killing Two German Students

Two German students were killed and three more were injured after being hit by a car in Tuscany, Italy. The victims were all students from the University of Freiburg and were walking along a road in the town of Montepulciano when they were struck by the vehicle. The driver, a 40-year-old Italian man, has been arrested and is facing charges of vehicular homicide.

The students were in Tuscany on a study abroad program and were scheduled to return to Germany on Sunday. They were walking back to their hotel after dinner when they were hit by the car. The driver, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, lost control of his vehicle, which crashed into the students, killing two of them on the spot.

German Foreign Ministry Confirms Deaths of Students

The German Foreign Ministry confirmed the deaths of the two students and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims. The ministry has also sent a team of consular officials to Tuscany to assist the injured students and to provide support to the families of the deceased.

The Italian police are investigating the accident and have ordered toxicology tests on the driver to determine if he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. The driver has admitted to drinking before driving but denied taking any drugs. The Italian authorities have also impounded the driver's car for further investigation.

Investigation Ongoing, Driver Arrested

The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and the Italian authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the crash. The driver has been arrested and is facing charges of vehicular homicide. The Italian authorities have also ordered a blood test to determine if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. The results of the blood test are expected to be released in the coming days.

The deaths of the two German students have shocked the community of Montepulciano and the University of Freiburg. The students were well-liked and respected, and their deaths have left a void in the community. The university has offered counseling services to the students and staff who were affected by the tragedy.