Two dead and 'multiple injured' after 'SUV' ploughs into crowd of people in German city
3 March 2025, 12:20 | Updated: 3 March 2025, 14:17
By Asher McShane
@ashermcs
A major incident has been declared in the German city of Mannheim after a car reportedly rammed into pedestrians, leaving at least two people dead and several injured.
Armed police were deployed across the centre of the city and members of the public have been told to stay away.
According to local reports, a black SUV drove at high speed from the city's parade ground towards the water tower into a crowd of people.
There are said to be several seriously injured people and numerous emergency services present.
Two people have now been confirmed dead.
It remains unclear whether this was an accident or an attack according to police.
Local police said in a statement: "There is currently a police operation in Mannheim city center, in the area around Wasserturm/Plankenkopf. Police and rescue services are on their way."
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