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Car Hits Crowd in Stuttgart, Injuring Eight as Police Rule Out Intentional Attack

The 42-year-old driver was arrested, with investigators treating the incident as a tragic accident; three victims remain in critical condition.

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Allemagne: une voiture fonce dans une foule à Stuttgart
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Overview

  • A black car struck a group of pedestrians near the Olgaeck metro station in Stuttgart on May 2, injuring eight people, including three seriously.
  • Police have arrested the 42-year-old driver and report no evidence of an intentional act, classifying the event as a tragic traffic accident.
  • Emergency responders resuscitated one victim at the scene, while others were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
  • Authorities have closed surrounding roads and advised the public to avoid Stuttgart city center due to ongoing traffic disruptions.
  • The incident comes as German security services maintain heightened alert following recent deadly vehicle-ramming attacks in Magdeburg and Munich.