Car Accident in Stuttgart Injures Several in Crowded Area
On Friday, May 2, a car drove into a crowd in the southern German city of Stuttgart, injuring several people, as reported by emergency services. The Stuttgart police announced via their X account that the incident occurred in the central Olgaeck area. The fire service stated that multiple individuals were hurt, with some sustaining serious injuries.
In a statement on its X account, the police clarified that there were no indications of a deliberate attack following the car collision that took place around 5:50 PM. Police officers at the scene believe this tragic event was an accident. Consequently, they have advised the public to avoid Stuttgart's city center due to significant traffic disruptions.
German media outlets, including Der Spiegel and Stuttgarter Zeitung, reported the arrest of the driver involved in the incident, but details concerning the arrest have yet to be disclosed. A police spokeswoman previously informed Stuttgarter Nachrichten that initial reports indicated at least three injuries from the crash. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate act.
In recent months, German security services have been on heightened alert due to several deadly car-ramming attacks, notably in the eastern city of Magdeburg and in the southern city of Munich. The heightened state of alert reflects the concern for public safety amidst these worrying trends in vehicular attacks.
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