A devastating incident occurred in Munich, Germany, on Thursday, when a driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people near the city’s central train station, injuring at least 28 individuals, including children, some critically. The attack happened around 10:30 am local time, prompting a large-scale police response.
According to authorities, the suspect, a 24-year-old Afghan man, was arrested shortly after the incident. Notably, the Bavarian Interior Minister revealed that the suspect had a history of drug and theft-related offenses.
Eyewitnesses reported that the car accelerated suddenly, hitting pedestrians near a demonstration organized by the Verdi service workers’ union.
Although the incident occurred on the eve of the Munich Security Conference, which will host high-profile attendees like US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, authorities confirmed that there is no connection between the two events.
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter expressed deep shock and concern over the attack, emphasizing that children were among the injured. As the investigation continues, security measures have been heightened across the city to ensure public safety.
