An ongoing police operation is underway in the central region of Mannheim, Germany, prompting authorities to advise the public to steer clear of the area. According to a police statement, the operation is happening in the vicinity of Wasserturm/Plankenkopf, where police and emergency responders are presently engaged. Additional details have yet to be confirmed, and potential temporary disruptions to local traffic have been mentioned.

A local news source has indicated that a vehicle collided with a group of pedestrians, though these claims are pending verification.

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Source: https://news.sky.com/story/police-operation-in-centre-of-german-city-of-mannheim-as-people-urged-to-avoid-area-13320770