A major police operation is underway in Munich, Germany, after a car was driven into pedestrians near the city's central train station. Reports indicate at least 15 people were injured, but authorities have not confirmed the number or whether the incident was intentional. Police have secured the driver and say they pose no further threat.
A major police operation is under way in Munich after a car was driven into pedestrians in the south German city, officers have said. Germany 's Bild newspaper said 15 people had been injured, but this has not been confirmed by authorities, nor whether they were hit deliberately. In a statement, Munich 's police said: 'There is currently a major police operation in the area of Dachauer Street and Seidle Street. 'We are on site.
People were sitting on the ground, crying and shaking. Details are still unclear.' Those hurt were apparently taking part in strike-related action by the Verdi union, BR24 said. The union, which represents workers in the service sector and is one of the biggest in Germany, said it did not have any information on the incident. The Munich Security Conference is to start on Friday around 1.
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