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Car Plows Into Crowd in Mannheim, Germany, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured

Police have arrested a suspect and declared the city center a dangerous area as investigations continue into the incident.

  • A vehicle drove at high speed through a pedestrian zone in Mannheim, Germany, striking multiple people and causing significant injuries.
  • At least one person has been confirmed dead, with several others injured, some critically, according to police reports.
  • Authorities have apprehended the driver of the vehicle, but the motive behind the incident remains unclear at this time.
  • The city center has been cordoned off, and residents have been urged to stay indoors while a large-scale police operation is underway.
  • The incident occurred during gatherings for the carnival season, but it is not yet known if the event was targeted intentionally or was an accident.
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