- A car crashed into a crowd in Munich Germany, injuring at least 20 people.
- The driver has been detained, and the cause is under investigation.
- The incident occurred ahead of the Munich Security Conference and German elections.
At least 20 people were injured after a car crashed into a crowd in Munich on Thursday, emergency services reported. The incident occurred a day before the city is set to host the high-profile Munich Security Conference and just 10 days ahead of Germany’s parliamentary elections on February 23.
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Fire service spokesman Bernhard Peschke confirmed that several of the injured were in serious or life-threatening condition.
Local media identified the car as a Mini Cooper, which reportedly drove into a group of striking workers from the Verdi union. Ambulances quickly arrived at the scene, where one person was seen being loaded onto a stretcher.
Munich police detained the driver of the vehicle, stating that the individual no longer posed a threat. The scene, close to the city’s historic center, was scattered with personal items including shoes, glasses, and a pushchair.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, with one worker telling local media he saw someone trapped under the car. Another witness reported that police shot at the car’s window before detaining the driver.
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The timing of the incident is significant, as Munich is preparing to host the Munich Security Conference, which will include high-profile figures like US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The city is also on edge with national elections approaching.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash, and further details are expected as the investigation continues.
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