A car was driven in a group of people in Munich, with 15 people who are said to have been injured when the police launched their investigation into the incident.
There is currently a major police operation in the Dachauer Straße area, the local police have stated on X/Twitter.
The incident comes together as leaders of world defense, including the Ukrainian President Zensky, in the Bavarian city for an important safety conference.
On social media, a witness, a German journalist, reported that the incident took place during a rally organized by the German trade union Verdi, when a Mini Cooper plowed in the demonstration.
“A person was on the street and a young man was taken by the police,” said Sandra Demmelhuber.
'People were crying and shaking on the ground. Details still unclear, “the reporter added.
According to a BILD report, ambulances are currently on site while trying to help victims who were touched and shots were reportedly fired before the car strikes.
After the incident, the driver was protected by the police on the spot and 'is currently no further danger', the Munich police said on X/Twitter.
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In an update on social media, the Munich police encouraged the locals to avoid the area so that investigations can continue smoothly.
'There will be traffic disturbances around the scene of the incident. Avoid the area so that the emergency services can work unhindered, “said it in a message to X/Twitter.
The incident only comes a few weeks after a car entered a group of people on a Christmas market in the East German city on Friday, leaving at least two dead and almost 70 injured.
The incident comes only a few weeks after a car entered a group of people on a Christmas market in the East German city of Magdeburg on December 20, leaving at least two dead and almost 70 injured.
The driver of the car, reported as a dark BMW, was arrested after the crash.
Bild reported that the car was 'at least 400 m (1,300 ft) about the Christmas market', according to a police spokesperson.
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