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Car into crowd in Mannheim: 2 dead and 25 injured, 15 in serious condition

Tragedy in Germany: car plows into crowd at high speed, investigation underway to understand dynamics

A car plowed into pedestrians at high speed along the Planken shopping street in downtown Mannheim, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring 25 others, 15 of them seriously. The incident generated a huge operation by local security forces, with authorities still trying to clarify whether it was an accident or an intentional attack.

Driver arrested, investigation ongoing

The driver of the vehicle was immediately arrested, but authorities have not yet released details on the motivation for the act. Therefore, the question of whether it was an accident or a deliberate act remains open. Law enforcement is conducting a thorough investigation to understand the exact dynamics.

Hospital on alert and political reaction

The intensive care unit of Mannheim University Hospital has declared a state of disaster alert, ready to handle the large number of injured, many of them in serious condition. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser canceled her trip to Cologne, where she was scheduled to attend carnival celebrations, to travel to Mannheim and follow the situation closely.

“Saving lives, taking care of the injured and starting investigations immediately are now top priorities,” Faeser said through her spokesman.

 

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