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Massive Crowd at Berlin Waffle Store Event Leaves Six Injured

An appearance by influencer Nader Jindaoui at a Berlin waffle shop led to dangerous overcrowding, prompting police intervention and the event's cancellation.

  • Social media star and footballer Nader Jindaoui announced his visit to a Berlin waffle store, drawing an estimated crowd of up to 5,000 people.
  • The event, which promised free waffles, quickly escalated into chaotic scenes, with police describing the situation as 'tumultuous.'
  • Six children and teenagers were injured in the crowd, including a 10-year-old girl hospitalized with chest pains and an 8-year-old boy suffering from shortness of breath.
  • Police closed off streets, used loudspeakers to disperse the crowd, and ultimately canceled the event in coordination with Jindaoui and the store owner.
  • Jindaoui later apologized on Instagram, citing safety concerns and expressing regret that not all fans could meet him.
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