Pedestrians Killed, Dozens Injured as Vehicle Plows Into Crowd in Germany
At least two people were killed and 25 injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd in central Leipzig, Germany. The incident occurred on a major pedestrian street, Grimmaische Strasse, in the city's shopping district. The driver and vehicle have been stopped, and authorities confirm there is no ongoing threat.
- ▪A Volkswagen SUV was identified as the vehicle involved in the incident.
- ▪The crash happened on Grimmaische Strasse, a key pedestrian route in Leipzig.
- ▪At least two people sustained severe injuries, according to official reports.
- ▪Images from the scene show the vehicle with significant front-end damage and a broken side mirror.
- ▪Leipzig, with over 630,000 residents, is one of the largest cities in eastern Germany.
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By Hollie SilvermanDeputy Weekend EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.At least two people are dead, and 25 more are injured after a car drove into a crowd in central Leipzig, Germany Monday, Radio Leipzig reported.Officials confirmed to Reuters that at least two people suffered severe injuries in the incident.The vehicle and its driver had been stopped and no longer posed any danger to the public, the Associated Press (AP) reported, citing a statement posted on the Leipzig city website.The car, identified by Radio Leipzig as a Volkswagen SUV, was seen speeding in a pedestrian area, according to the report.Witnesses told the radio station that several…
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