On Monday, German authorities reported that a car had crashed into a crowd in the western city of Mannheim, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The suspect has been detained, though it remains unclear if additional individuals were involved. In response, Mannheim University Hospital activated their emergency plan to manage potential mass casualties.

Parades are being held in numerous German cities to celebrate the carnival season. In light of this incident, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser canceled her scheduled participation in a Cologne parade and is receiving updates on the situation. According to a spokesperson, the recovery of the injured and the initial investigation are the current priorities.

Mannheim24 reported that a black SUV drove at high speed into a crowd near a carnival market. The incident occurred in Paradeplatz, a major downtown square. Authorities have warned the public to avoid the city center by alerting them through the Katwarn app, which is used to inform people about significant emergencies. This incident follows a similar car ramming attack in Munich, which took place a few weeks ago and resulted in two deaths.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-1-dead-several-injured-in-mannheim-car-ramming/a-71812278?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf