A 69-year-old pedestrian was hit by a automotive in Hausen (Wied) and critically injured. He and one other pedestrian have been attempting to cross the road shortly earlier than a right-hand bend after they have been hit by the automotive and thrown over the automobile, the police mentioned. The man was taken to a hospital by rescue helicopter. The second pedestrian was not injured. The reason behind the accident was initially unclear.

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