Car Accident in Leipzig Kills Two People

May 5, 2026, 10:45
EuropeWorld

Introduction

A 33-year-old German man drove a car into people in Leipzig on Monday. Two people died and many others were hurt.

Main Body

The man drove a white car very fast. He drove 400 meters in a place where people walk. A woman and a man died. Twenty other people were hurt. Some people are very sick. Police caught the man at the scene. He is in jail now. Police think he tried to kill people. The man was in a mental hospital last week. He left the hospital on Sunday because he was angry. Other cars did this in Berlin and Munich before. These events make people in Germany feel scared. Now, politicians talk more about safety in cities.

Conclusion

The man is in jail. The police want to know why he did this.

Learning

⚡ THE 'PAST' SWITCH

Look at how the story changes from now to before. To reach A2, you must master these simple changes in action words.

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed to show it already happened.

  • Walk →\rightarrow Walked
  • Hurt →\rightarrow Hurt (This one stays the same!)

The 'Rule Breakers' (Irregulars): Some words change completely. You must memorize these because they appear in every story:

  • Drive →\rightarrow Drove
  • Is/Are →\rightarrow Was/Were
  • Leave →\rightarrow Left

Quick Comparison:

  • Now: He is in jail.
  • Before: He was in a hospital.

A2 Tip: When you tell a story about yesterday, check every verb. If it doesn't have -ed, check if it is a 'Rule Breaker' like drove or left.

Vocabulary Learning

accident (n.)
an unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:The car accident caused a traffic jam.
car
A road vehicle with wheels that people drive
Example:I bought a new car yesterday.
police (n.)
officials who enforce the law and keep people safe
Example:The police arrived quickly after the crash.
people
Human beings, members of society
Example:Many people were at the market.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick or injured people receive care
Example:He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
died
Stopped living, passed away
Example:The old man died peacefully.
angry (adj.)
feeling or showing strong displeasure
Example:She was angry when she heard the bad news.
hurt
Caused pain or injury
Example:She hurt her arm when she fell.
safety (n.)
the condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety rules help keep everyone safe.
police
Law enforcement officers who keep order
Example:The police arrived quickly.
politicians (n.)
people who work in government and make decisions
Example:Politicians debated the new safety laws.
jail
A prison where criminals are kept
Example:He was sent to jail for theft.
cities (n.)
large towns where many people live
Example:Cities have many cars and people.
hospital
A medical facility where sick people receive treatment
Example:She was taken to the hospital.
hurt (v.)
to cause physical or emotional damage
Example:The fall hurt his arm.
anger
A strong feeling of displeasure or annoyance
Example:He was filled with anger after the argument.
fast (adj.)
moving or happening quickly
Example:He drove the car very fast.
sick
Not healthy, ill
Example:I feel sick after eating too much.
sick (adj.)
not healthy or feeling ill
Example:Some people are very sick after the accident.
city
A large town with many buildings and people
Example:Berlin is a big city.
jail (n.)
a place where people are kept for punishment
Example:The man is in jail for the accident.
safety
Protection from danger or harm
Example:Road safety is important.
talk
To speak with someone about something
Example:They will talk about the plan.