A car struck a crowd of people at a union rally in Munich, Germany, injuring at least 20 people, including children. The incident occurred at around 10:30 am local time on Seidlstrasse when a driver accelerated and sped into the demonstrators. The driver was detained at the scene and is no longer considered a danger. Munich's mayor expressed shock and concern over the incident.
A police operation is under way in Munich after a car struck a crowd of people during a union rally. According to the German newspaper Bild, a car was driven into pedestrians, and 20 people including children have been injured.On social media, one witness, a German journalist, reported the incident occurred at a rally when a car ploughed into a demonstration. 'People were sitting on the ground, crying and shaking. Details still unclear,' the reporter added.
Pictures from the aftermath show a Mini Cooper with a smashed windscreen and crushed bonnet as police gather around to assess the damage. Munich Police have urged locals to avoid the area. “There will be traffic disruptions around the scene of the incident. Please avoid the area so that the emergency services can work unhindered,” the force said in a post to X/Twitter.Dozens of ambulances and police can be seen at the site, surrounding the Mini.
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