World · Europe · 3 hrs ago
19-year-old woman killed after being hit by vehicles on A12 near Marsens
A 19-year-old woman was killed on the A12 near Marsens in Switzerland on Sunday evening.
She was on the motorway between Rossens and Bulle when several vehicles hit her as they travelled from Fribourg towards Vevey.
Emergency workers found her dead when they arrived.
The cause and circumstances of the crash are still being investigated, and Fribourg prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation.
The affected section of the A12 was closed for about six hours during the response.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward by calling 026 347 01 17.
A 19-year-old woman was killed after being hit by several vehicles on the A12 near Marsens in the canton of Fribourg.
The incident happened on Sunday evening on the motorway between Rossens and Bulle.
Police were informed at about 18:45 that a person had been struck by vehicles.
The woman was on the motorway when vehicles travelling from Fribourg towards Vevey hit her, according to initial findings.
The public prosecutor opened a criminal investigation, and police are seeking witnesses.
The affected section of the A12 was closed to traffic for about six hours.
- Who
- A 19-year-old woman was killed.
- What
- She was hit by several vehicles while on the A12.
- When
- Sunday evening; police were informed at about 18:45.
- Where
- The A12 near Marsens, between Rossens and Bulle, in the canton of Fribourg.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A 19-year-old woman was hit by several vehicles on the A12 near Marsens.
Police were informed that a person had been struck by vehicles.
Emergency responders found the woman dead at the scene.
The public prosecutor opened a criminal investigation, and the police appealed for witnesses.
- Age of woman
- 19
- Location
- A12 near Marsens, between Rossens and Bulle
- Direction of travel
- Fribourg towards Vevey
- Police notification
- About 18:45
- Road closure
- About six hours