Car Strikes Protesters in Munich, Leaving Several Injured
A car struck a group of people participating in a union demonstration in Munich on Thursday, resulting in multiple injuries, according to a preliminary report from local police. The authorities have activated a broad security operation in the area while awaiting further details of the incident. Initial reports state that at least 15 individuals sustained injuries, as confirmed by various sources to the newspaper Bild.
Police have called on witnesses to provide any information regarding the incident, while assuring that the driver has already been secured at the scene and does not pose any danger. A large-scale police operation is currently underway near the central train station, with officers working diligently to clarify the sequence of events. A police spokesperson provided limited details but emphasized the ongoing investigation.
According to reports, a Mini Cooper allegedly drove into the crowd around 10:30 AM local time. Authorities are looking into whether the driver crashed into the protesters intentionally or if it was a tragic accident caused by confusion between the accelerator and the brake pedal.
Sandra Demmelhuber, a journalist on the scene covering the Verdi rally, reported that a person was lying in the street and a young man had been detained by police. She described a chaotic scene with people sitting on the ground, crying and visibly shaken, noting that many details surrounding the incident remain unclear.
In the backdrop of this incident, the Munich Security Conference is scheduled to take place on Friday, drawing notable international figures including US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who are expected to arrive in the Bavarian capital throughout the day.
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