In Munich, a car drove into a crowd, resulting in several injuries.
In Munich, Germany, on the morning of Thursday, February 13, a car drove into a crowd of pedestrians. Injuries have already been reported.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine referencing Bild.
According to German media, a vehicle collided with a group of demonstrators in central Munich. The incident occurred in the area of Dachauer and Seidl streets, near the central train station of Munich.
Photo: a car drove into a crowd in Munich on February 13 (RBC-Ukraine)The police confirmed that there are casualties, with approximately 15 people likely injured. Medical personnel are on-site. Eyewitnesses reported that gunfire was allegedly heard at the scene of the accident.
Photo: a car drove into a crowd in Munich on February 13 (GettyImages)Subsequently, police announced that the driver had been apprehended at the scene and currently poses no threat.
Updated at 13:00.
According to police reports, around 20 people were injured as a result of the car incident in Munich.
"We do not yet have information on the severity of the injuries. Therefore, rescue helicopters are being utilized," the police stated.
No further details regarding the number of injured individuals have been disclosed.
Updated at 13:15.
A journalist from RBC-Ukraine, currently in Munich, clarified that a specific demonstration was taking place at the time the car drove into the crowd. As a result of the incident, around 20 injuries have been reported, some of which are critical.
It is also known that the driver has been detained. However, neither the police nor the rescuers have yet disclosed any potential motives. Law enforcement has not stated whether they are considering the incident as a terrorist act.
It is worth noting that tomorrow in Munich, the security conference will commence, which will last until February 16.
Incident in New Orleans
Recall that on January 1, in New Orleans, a car drove into a crowd celebrating New Year. At that time, 10 people lost their lives, and dozens more were injured.
It is known that police shot the driver when he exited the vehicle.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, emphasized that the incident is a terrorist act.