A vehicle that ploughed into the crowd on Monday in Mannheim, Germany killed at least two people and injured 25 others, Daily Mail reported, citing local sources.
Police have arrested the suspect, but as of Monday afternoon, they have not released any further details. The incident occurred in the Paradeplatz area of downtown Mannheim around 12:15pm. Witnesses explained that people had fled. Another said emergency responders tried to revive the two victims at the scene. According to To the Daily Mail.
Police have not confirmed whether the attack was intentional, but they have launched a massive response and urged residents to avoid the city centre, the Daily Mail reported. Authorities also issued alerts via Katwarn An emergency app commonly used for serious threats.
🚨Broken: Cars rammed through crowds of people in the city of Mannheim, Germany, causing multiple casualties pic.twitter.com/xlahqqxwxv
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Germany was already on alert after the Islamic State-Related Threats (ISIS) were issued. It has been reported February 26th. Social media accounts related to extremist groups have recently called for attacks on carnival celebrations in Cologne and Nuremberg. The German ISIS propaganda site reportedly has released a collage that encourages followers to “select their next target of attack.” (Related: Saudi Arabians allegedly attacked crowds with cars at busy German Christmas market)
Security concerns have escalated after a string of violent incidents across Germany, according to Reuters. In December, a car drove into a crowd at Magdeburg’s Christmas market, killing six people and injuring nearly 70 people. In May 2024, Mannheim saw mass stabbing at a political rally.
Mannheim’s University Hospital mobilized a trauma team to treat the victim, Daily Mail said. Authorities have not ruled out any additional threats and an investigation is underway. Mannheim, a city of 326,000, is located about 85 kilometers south of Frankfurt. Authorities continue to monitor the situation when assessing potential motivations and security risks.
