Car Speeds into Group of People at Demonstration in Munich

In the Munich city center, a vehicle drove into a group of people on Thursday. As the police announced on the platform X, several people were injured. "We are currently on site with strong forces," said a police spokesperson.

The driver of the car has already been taken away, and there is no longer any danger from him, as was also announced on X.

Car Drives into Group of People in Munich

How seriously the people were injured was initially unclear - as were the circumstances and whether the car was intentionally driven into the group of people. "We are currently on site with strong forces," said a spokesperson for the executive.

The incident reportedly occurred in the area of the intersection between Dachauer Straße and Seidlstraße in the city center, not far from Munich's main train station. The police initially did not provide further details. There are traffic disruptions around the site of the incident. "Avoid the area extensively so that the emergency services can work unhindered."

At Least 15 Injured

According to local media reports, a car drove into a demonstration march of the Verdi union. According to the "Bild" newspaper, there were at least 15 injured. Warning strikes are taking place in Munich on Thursday. Additionally, there is heightened alertness due to the Munich Security Conference, which lasts until the weekend and is expected to attract numerous high-ranking politicians from around the world.

(APA/Red)

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