A vehicle drove into a crowd in the center of the German city of Mannheim on Monday, leaving at least one person dead and several injured, according to local reports. The local police deployed an operation in the area without revealing details about possible victims.
The incident occurred when the vehicle entered a pedestrian area at high speed, resulting in an urgent call from the police to residents to avoid approaching the area. Despite the police presence, it was not immediately determined whether it was an accident or a terrorist act, according to official sources.
The driver of the vehicle was later detained, reported the German media Bild. According to local press reports, the vehicle involved was a black SUV whose debris was scattered at the scene of the incident. In light of the situation, authorities urged the use of alternative routes due to possible threats. The city of Mannheim is located in southwestern Germany, as detailed by the Xinhua news agency.
