March 3rd 2025.
A tragic incident took place in downtown Mannheim, a city in southwestern Germany, on Monday. According to local police, a car plowed into a crowd, causing the death of two individuals and injuring several others. The authorities wasted no time and immediately launched a search operation which led to the arrest of a suspect.
At this point, the exact number of injured individuals and the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed by the police. However, they did inform the public on the social media platform X that a police operation and emergency response were in progress. Witnesses reported that the vehicle involved was a black SUV and there were reports of debris scattered at the scene.
The incident has left many questioning whether it was an accident or a deliberate attack. As a precautionary measure, the authorities have advised people to steer clear of the city center and use alternative routes, citing a potential threat. Local media outlets have reported that over 25 people were injured, with 15 of them sustaining serious injuries.
According to leading German daily Der Tagesspiegel, eyewitnesses reported that the man behind the wheel drove his car from Friedrichsring into the main shopping street, Planken, which spans several hundred meters. The car hit or knocked over several pedestrians near the Paradeplatz. Coincidentally, the Planken is currently hosting a carnival market with numerous food stalls and rides, which has attracted a large crowd. The report also mentioned that debris could be seen at the scene and images circulating on social media showed the completely demolished black car of the suspected driver, believed to be a 40-year-old German from Rhineland-Palatinate.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, and authorities are working tirelessly to gather all the necessary information. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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