Horror in Munich: Car plows into protesters—police suspect deliberate attack
Authorities put the number of injured at 28, including children. Police are already considering the possibility that it may have been a premeditated attack.
A terrifying incident shook Munich this morning when a speeding vehicle rammed into a crowd of protesters on Seidlstrasse, leaving at least 28 people injured—two of them in critical condition. Witnesses say the driver of a Mini accelerated directly into demonstrators gathered for a protest organized by the Verdi trade union.
Authorities in Bavaria are now investigating the possibility that the crash was a premeditated attack. According to reports from Bild, police arrested two occupants of the vehicle, one of whom is a 24-year-old Afghan national. Gunshots were heard at the scene before law enforcement took them into custody, and one of the suspects was reportedly wounded by police fire.
Panic and Heroic Rescue Efforts Amid the Chaos
The immediate aftermath was one of shock and devastation. Emergency services rushed to assist the victims, including several children. Eyewitnesses described harrowing moments—a mother and her child were trapped under the car, while another protester desperately tried to pry open the vehicle’s door before officers intervened, shooting at the window to stop the suspect.
A crisis center has been set up near the scene to gather witness statements as the investigation remains ongoing.
A police spokesperson has said the person who drove a car into a group of people in Munich has been identified as a 24-year-old Afghan national.
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The premier of Bavaria added the incident is now a "suspected attack".https://t.co/Uo8vLJqRFy
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Munich Mayor: “Deeply Shocked”
Munich’s mayor, Dieter Reiter, expressed his sorrow over the tragic event:
“The police president has informed me that a vehicle drove into a group of people, leaving many injured, including children. I am deeply shocked. My thoughts are with the victims.”
As authorities work to piece together the motive behind the attack, Munich remains on high alert, with heightened security in the wake of the incident. The tragedy unfolded during a public sector strike, adding to the already tense atmosphere in the city.
Original article written by José Carlos Menzel, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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