A tragic incident unfolded in the German city of Mannheim, where a car drove into a group of pedestrians, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries, according to local authorities.
Police have confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody, and a major emergency response is underway in the city center. Residents and visitors have been urged to stay away from the area as emergency services work at the scene.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with one individual who was dining at a nearby restaurant telling local media that the situation quickly descended into panic. "All hell broke loose," they said, recalling people fleeing in distress after the vehicle struck pedestrians.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details on the severity of the injuries sustained by those hit. Meanwhile, police helicopters have been spotted circling above the area as officers continue their investigation.
Police have confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody, and a major emergency response is underway in the city center. Residents and visitors have been urged to stay away from the area as emergency services work at the scene.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with one individual who was dining at a nearby restaurant telling local media that the situation quickly descended into panic. "All hell broke loose," they said, recalling people fleeing in distress after the vehicle struck pedestrians.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details on the severity of the injuries sustained by those hit. Meanwhile, police helicopters have been spotted circling above the area as officers continue their investigation.
