A car drove into a crowd during the carnival festivities in Mannheim, Germany, on Monday.
The incident occurred on Planken, the main shopping street in the city, leaving several people injured and at least one person feared dead.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and horror as the car plowed through the crowd, which had gathered to celebrate the carnival season. Several victims were seen lying on the ground, with two individuals receiving immediate resuscitation efforts.
The police quickly responded to the scene, launching a major operation and blocking nearby bridges in Ludwigshafen to secure the area and facilitate emergency response efforts.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as they continue to investigate the incident. The identity of the driver and the motive behind the crash remain unclear at this time.
The city of Mannheim, with a population of nearly 300,000, is in a state of shock and mourning as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
