In a shocking event in Mannheim, southwestern Germany, one person has died and many others were injured after a car deliberately drove into a crowd during lunchtime on Monday. Local police confirmed that the driver is in custody and are currently probing whether any additional suspects were involved in the incident. Authorities have urged the public to steer clear of downtown Mannheim as investigations unfold.
This tragic occurrence follows a series of similar vehicle attacks in Germany in recent weeks. Just two weeks prior, a driver in Munich drove into a protest parade, tragically claiming the lives of a 2-year-old girl and her mother, while many others were injured. Additionally, in December, a Saudi national allegedly drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, resulting in the deaths of six people and countless injuries.
Mannheim itself has faced its share of violence; last year, an Afghan man living in Germany attacked individuals at a far-right demonstration, resulting in a police officer's death. The city, which has around 320,000 residents, is now left grappling with the aftermath of this latest tragic event.
