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Flixbus driver confesses fatal error in trial as verdict expected today

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A 41-year-old Flixbus operator admitted to making a fatal driving error during the trial of his conviction for causing four deaths in an accident on German Autobahn near Leipzig yesterday afternoon after being found sober despite appearing fatigued and well-rested at court proceedings that began early this morning.

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    A Flixbus driver has been convicted for the fatal accident on Germany's Autobahn near Leipzig, resulting in four deaths.
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    The defendant admitted to his error during a court session that began early Wednesday morning (Mar 13).
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    Despite appearing sober and well-rested at trial proceedings initiated by local prosecutors.
[2024-08] Mar. 16, ~[Time] (Implied) Conviction of the Flixbus driver for causing four deaths in an accident on A9 near Leipzig.
Mar 13 [02:30] Court proceedings regarding a fatal bus crash began at local prosecutors' office (Newsfeed.zeit.de).