The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office issued an arrest warrant on suspicion of intentional public endangerment, it was reported by the Vienna police on Wednesday. However, it was previously ruled out that the obviously intoxicated driver intended to drive deliberately into a crowd of people.

Property Damage to Plague Column's Surrounding Likely Not Very High

Due to the many pedestrians in the pedestrian zone on Graben, the man repeatedly drove only a short distance and then braked. The property damage to the surrounding of the Plague Column is also likely to be limited. According to media reports, the driver is 35 years old and had gone missing from a supervised accommodation. He attempted to flee on foot but was caught and stopped by police officers after 20 meters. During his interrogation, he made a psychologically conspicuous impression.

(APA/Red)

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