Key takeaways:
- Two people were killed and at least two seriously injured after a driver rammed a car into pedestrians on Grimmaische Strasse in Leipzig.
- About 20 additional people were affected by the incident, which authorities described as a mass casualty event.
- The suspect was apprehended at the scene and is no longer considered a threat; the motive remains unknown.
A driver rammed a car into a crowded pedestrian shopping street in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday, killing two people and injuring several others, authorities said. The incident occurred on Grimmaische Strasse, a prominent street leading into Leipzig’s central shopping area. Saxony police reported that the driver struck multiple pedestrians before fleeing the scene. However, the suspect was quickly apprehended and is no longer considered a threat.
According to Axel Schuh, director of Leipzig’s fire service, two people were seriously injured and transported to hospitals. Approximately 20 additional individuals were affected, though details about their conditions were not immediately available. Police described the situation as a “mass casualty” event and deployed a large number of officers to the scene.
Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung confirmed that the situation is under control and that authorities have detained the suspect. He added that the motive behind the attack remains unknown. Leipzig, with a population exceeding 630,000, is one of the largest cities in eastern Germany, located southwest of Berlin.
Police and emergency services continue to respond to the incident, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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