Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Two people were killed when a car drove into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday afternoon, according to Mayor Burkhard Jung. The suspect was apprehended and authorities stated there is no further danger. The motive remains unclear, and the area was cordoned off as emergency services responded.
- ▪Two people died after a car struck a crowd in Leipzig.
- ▪The driver was arrested and is no longer considered a threat.
- ▪Police confirmed the incident occurred on Grimmaische Straße around 17:35 local time.
- ▪Emergency services, including ambulances and a helicopter, were deployed to the scene.
- ▪Mayor Burkhard Jung stated that the motive behind the attack is not yet known.
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Two killed after car driven into crowd in German city Leipzig, mayor saysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCTwo people have died after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon, Mayor Burkhard Jung said.The suspected perpetrator was apprehended, Jung said, adding that authorities were not yet clear on the motivation.Police confirmed that a car had struck several people in the central Grimmaische Straße area before driving off.
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