In Mannheim, a city located in western Germany, a vehicle struck a number of pedestrians on Monday, local media reported. At the time of writing it is unknown who the driver was, though most vehicular attacks such as these are related to Muslim, foreign-born migrants.
Witness accounts indicated that a black SUV moved at a high speed, colliding with individuals gathered for the Carnival season parades. At the time of publication, local media reports two dead and dozens injured with local hospitals declaring a major disaster.
The Mannheim police have released a statement via social media, confirming the police operation and advising the public to avoid the downtown area by taking alternative routes.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, with several people lying on the ground with detached limbs following the incident. Among them were two individuals appearing to receive resuscitation efforts from medical personnel, as per a Reuters report. Emergency services, including police and medical teams, were observed actively responding to the situation at the scene.
This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as further information becomes available.
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