Several people sustained injuries, and at least two died after a car rammed into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, according to reports on Monday (March 3).&nbsp;
The perpetrator of the attack has been arrested, according to a police source cited by AFP.
The incident occurred as people gathered to take part in carnival season celebrations.
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The German Police declared a "life-threatening situation" in the centre of Mannheim following unconfirmed media reports that a vehicle had driven into a group of people.
Police spokesperson Stefan Wilhelm did not provide specific details but confirmed that authorities had urged residents "to avoid the inner city area" as emergency services launched a large-scale response, according to AFP.
"According to current findings, a car drove into a group of people in Mannheim city center. According to the current status of the investigation, one person was killed and several people were injured. No information can be given yet on the number and severity of the injuries. As part of the search measures that were immediately initiated, a suspect was identified and arrested," the police statement read.
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World: German Police declared a “life-threatening situation” in the centre of Mannheim following unconfirmed media reports that a vehicle had driven into a group of people.

Several people sustained injuries, and at least two died after a car rammed into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, according to reports on Monday (March 3). The perpetrator of the attack has been arrested, according to a police source cited by AFP. The incident occurred as people gathered to take part in carnival season celebrations. Also read: German police knew that one of the Munich attackers then lived in Berlin, says report The German Police declared a "life-threatening situation" in the centre of Mannheim following unconfirmed media reports that a vehicle had driven into a group of people. Police spokesperson Stefan Wilhelm did not provide specific details but confirmed that authorities had urged residents "to avoid the inner city area" as emergency services launched a large-scale response, according to AFP. "According to current findings, a car drove into a group of people in Mannheim city center. According to the current status of the investigation, one person was killed and several people were injured. No information can be given yet on the number and severity of the injuries. As part of the search measures that were immediately initiated, a suspect was identified and arrested," the police statement read. More to follow...

Germany: Two dead after car slams into crowd in Mannheim, police declare ‘life-threatening situation’

Global leaders on Saturday (December 21), strongly condemned the deadly car ramming incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Many expressed their condolences to the people of Germany as they mourn the tragic attack.

Global leaders on Saturday (December 21), strongly condemned the deadly car ramming incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Many expressed their condolences to the people of Germany as they mourn the tragic attack. "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance," Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on X. Also read: Saudi Arabia warned Germany about Christmas market attack suspect: Report Outgoing US President Joe Biden also denounced the attack, saying, "The United States extends our deepest condolences to the people of Germany grieving the terrible attack." "No community and no family should have to endure such a despicable and dark event, especially just days before a holiday of joy and peace," he added. “While this situation remains under investigation, make no mistake: the United States will always stand with our allies against violent terror. In the coming days, we will keep all those injured or killed—and their beloved families—close in our hearts,” Biden said. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the deadly attack in Magdeburg as a “terrible, insane act”. "What a terrible act it is to injure and kill so many people there with such brutality. We have now learned that there are over 200 who were injured. Five have died so far, an incredible number, almost 40 are so seriously injured that we have to be very worried about them," he said. Also read: Outgoing US President Biden signs US funding bill to avert government shutdown "And that’s why this is a terrible, tragic event.... We all have to show our compassion for the relatives, for the injured, for the city of Magdeburg. And that is why, as chancellor, I want to assure you of the solidarity of the entire country and everyone who bears responsibility in Germany in this matter. This goes deeply to the heart and we will and we must stand together here," Scholz added. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the run-over incident that occurred in a market in the city of Magdeburg in the Federal Republic of Germany, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people, expressing its solidarity with the German people and the families of the victims," Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia posted on X. "Deeply shocked by the horror that struck the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany this evening. My thoughts are with the victims, the injured, and their loved ones and families. France shares the pain of the German people and expresses its full solidarity," French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)

World leaders condemn deadly Christmas market attack in Germany; express 'solidarity in grief'

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Global leaders on Saturday (December 21), strongly condemned the deadly car ramming incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Many expressed their condolences to the people of Germany as they mourn the tragic attack.
"We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance," Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on X.
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Outgoing US President Joe Biden also denounced the attack, saying, "The United States extends our deepest condolences to the people of Germany grieving the terrible attack."
"No community and no family should have to endure such a despicable and dark event, especially just days before a holiday of joy and peace," he added.
“While this situation remains under investigation, make no mistake: the United States will always stand with our allies against violent terror. In the coming days, we will keep all those injured or killed—and their beloved families—close in our hearts,” Biden said.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the deadly attack in Magdeburg as a “terrible, insane act”. "What a terrible act it is to injure and kill so many people there with such brutality. We have now learned that there are over 200 who were injured. Five have died so far, an incredible number, almost 40 are so seriously injured that we have to be very worried about them," he said.
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"And that’s why this is a terrible, tragic event.... We all have to show our compassion for the relatives, for the injured, for the city of Magdeburg. And that is why, as chancellor, I want to assure you of the solidarity of the entire country and everyone who bears responsibility in Germany in this matter. This goes deeply to the heart and we will and we must stand together here," Scholz added.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the run-over incident that occurred in a market in the city of Magdeburg in the Federal Republic of Germany, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people, expressing its solidarity with the German people and the families of the victims," Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia posted on X.
"Deeply shocked by the horror that struck the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany this evening. My thoughts are with the victims, the injured, and their loved ones and families. France shares the pain of the German people and expresses its full solidarity," French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X.
(With inputs from agencies)

"We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance," Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on X.



Berlin, Germany Global leaders on Saturday (December 21), strongly condemned the deadly car ramming incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Many expressed their condolences to the people of Germany as they mourn the tragic attack. "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance," Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on X. Also read: Saudi Arabia warned Germany about Christmas market attack suspect: Report Outgoing US President Joe Biden also denounced the attack, saying, "The United States extends our deepest condolences to the people of Germany grieving the terrible attack." "No community and no family should have to endure such a despicable and dark event, especially just days before a holiday of joy and peace," he added. “While this situation remains under investigation, make no mistake: the United States will always stand with our allies against violent terror. In the coming days, we will keep all those injured or killed—and their beloved families—close in our hearts,” Biden said. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the deadly attack in Magdeburg as a “terrible, insane act”. "What a terrible act it is to injure and kill so many people there with such brutality. We have now learned that there are over 200 who were injured. Five have died so far, an incredible number, almost 40 are so seriously injured that we have to be very worried about them," he said. Also read: Outgoing US President Biden signs US funding bill to avert government shutdown "And that’s why this is a terrible, tragic event.... We all have to show our compassion for the relatives, for the injured, for the city of Magdeburg. And that is why, as chancellor, I want to assure you of the solidarity of the entire country and everyone who bears responsibility in Germany in this matter. This goes deeply to the heart and we will and we must stand together here," Scholz added. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the run-over incident that occurred in a market in the city of Magdeburg in the Federal Republic of Germany, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people, expressing its solidarity with the German people and the families of the victims," Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia posted on X. "Deeply shocked by the horror that struck the Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany this evening. My thoughts are with the victims, the injured, and their loved ones and families. France shares the pain of the German people and expresses its full solidarity," French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)

A German driver who rammed a crowd of shoppers in Heidelberg, killing one man and injuring two others, has no apparent link to terrorism and has refused to answer questions about the incident, police said on Sunday.

The 35-year-old suspect, who was chased and shot by police and later operated on in a hospital in the southwestern German city for his wounds, has been formally arrested, a joint statement by police and the public prosecutor said.

On Saturday evening, local police issued a denial by Twitter that the man had a migrant background after a wave of tweets from Germany and abroad claimed he was a refugee and that officials were not admitting this.

Germany has taken in over a million migrants in the past 18 months and reports of crime among them have alarmed voters.

The victim was a 73-year-old German man, while the two injured people were an Austrian man, 32, and his Bosnian female partner, 29, the statement said.

&quot;Based on investigations so far, there are no signs of a terrorist or extremist motive for the crime,&quot; it said. &quot;During his first interrogation, (the suspect) made no response to the accusations.&quot;

According to the statement, the suspect apparently fled the scene with a kitchen knife in hand. When police cornered him a few blocks away, he ignored their orders to drop the knife and turned on them. After pepper spray did not stop him, an officer shot him in the stomach, wounding him seriously.

He underwent an emergency operation in a Heidelberg hospital and is now out of danger.

Authorities are investigating whether the suspect might be classified as having diminished responsibility, the statement said, but added: &quot;But there are so far no indications of this&quot;. The man had no previous police record.

The incident caused a storm of comments on social media, with several claiming the suspect was a refugee or a Muslim and accusing the police of withholding information on him.

After refuting several misleading tweets about the suspect, local police tweeted: &quot;And once again for everyone: suspect German WITHOUT migrant background&quot;.

The local Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung newspaper said the suspect had stopped at a red traffic light and when it turned green put his foot down before hitting the group of people at high speed and smashing into a pillar.

German authorities are on high alert after a failed Tunisian asylum seeker drove a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin on Dec. 19, killing 12 people.

(Reuters)

'Based on investigations so far, there are no signs of a terrorist or extremist motive for the crime,' a police statement said

A German driver who rammed a crowd of shoppers in Heidelberg, killing one man and injuring two others, has no apparent link to terrorism and has refused to answer questions about the incident, police said on Sunday. The 35-year-old suspect, who was chased and shot by police and later operated on in a hospital in the southwestern German city for his wounds, has been formally arrested, a joint statement by police and the public prosecutor said. On Saturday evening, local police issued a denial by Twitter that the man had a migrant background after a wave of tweets from Germany and abroad claimed he was a refugee and that officials were not admitting this. Germany has taken in over a million migrants in the past 18 months and reports of crime among them have alarmed voters. The victim was a 73-year-old German man, while the two injured people were an Austrian man, 32, and his Bosnian female partner, 29, the statement said. "Based on investigations so far, there are no signs of a terrorist or extremist motive for the crime," it said. "During his first interrogation, (the suspect) made no response to the accusations." According to the statement, the suspect apparently fled the scene with a kitchen knife in hand. When police cornered him a few blocks away, he ignored their orders to drop the knife and turned on them. After pepper spray did not stop him, an officer shot him in the stomach, wounding him seriously. He underwent an emergency operation in a Heidelberg hospital and is now out of danger. Authorities are investigating whether the suspect might be classified as having diminished responsibility, the statement said, but added: "But there are so far no indications of this". The man had no previous police record. The incident caused a storm of comments on social media, with several claiming the suspect was a refugee or a Muslim and accusing the police of withholding information on him. After refuting several misleading tweets about the suspect, local police tweeted: "And once again for everyone: suspect German WITHOUT migrant background". The local Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung newspaper said the suspect had stopped at a red traffic light and when it turned green put his foot down before hitting the group of people at high speed and smashing into a pillar. German authorities are on high alert after a failed Tunisian asylum seeker drove a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin on Dec. 19, killing 12 people. (Reuters)

German driver arrested after ramming pedestrians, police say no signs of terrorism

One person was killed and two injured Saturday when a man rammed a car into pedestrians in the southern German city of Heidelberg, said police, adding that it did not appear to be a terror attack.

After the crash, the driver, a 35-year-old German man, fled on foot armed with a knife on a busy city centre street but was shot and wounded by police.

Police said a 73-three-year German man who suffered serious injuries died later in hospital.

A statement said a 32-year-old Austrian and a Bosnian woman aged 29 were injured by the car.

&quot;At the current stage of the investigation there is nothing to suggest that it was a terrorist&quot; act, the police said.

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Officers had tracked down the driver with help from witnesses and opened fire on the suspect who was &quot;seriously wounded&quot;, police said.&nbsp;

They said there was &quot;no additional information on the state of health&quot; of the driver.

German daily Bild reported that the suspect was suffering from psychiatric troubles, but authorities have made no comment on that claim.

The police cordoned off the area and a helicopter hovered overhead on Saturday evening.

Germany has been on high alert since a Tunisian allegedly rammed a truck into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin in December, killing 12 people, before being shot dead days later by police in Italy.

The Berlin carnage evoked memories of the July truck assault in the French Riviera city of Nice, where 86 people were killed by a Tunisian Islamic State group-sympathiser.

According to German security services, there are about 10,000 radical Islamists in the country of whom 1,600 have suspected links to terror groups.

(AFP)

Heidelberg police said the attack did not appear to be terror-related

One person was killed and two injured Saturday when a man rammed a car into pedestrians in the southern German city of Heidelberg, said police, adding that it did not appear to be a terror attack. After the crash, the driver, a 35-year-old German man, fled on foot armed with a knife on a busy city centre street but was shot and wounded by police. Police said a 73-three-year German man who suffered serious injuries died later in hospital. A statement said a 32-year-old Austrian and a Bosnian woman aged 29 were injured by the car. "At the current stage of the investigation there is nothing to suggest that it was a terrorist" act, the police said. German daily Bild reported that the suspect was suffering from psychiatric troubles, but authorities have made no comment on that claim × Officers had tracked down the driver with help from witnesses and opened fire on the suspect who was "seriously wounded", police said. They said there was "no additional information on the state of health" of the driver. German daily Bild reported that the suspect was suffering from psychiatric troubles, but authorities have made no comment on that claim. The police cordoned off the area and a helicopter hovered overhead on Saturday evening. Germany has been on high alert since a Tunisian allegedly rammed a truck into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin in December, killing 12 people, before being shot dead days later by police in Italy. The Berlin carnage evoked memories of the July truck assault in the French Riviera city of Nice, where 86 people were killed by a Tunisian Islamic State group-sympathiser. According to German security services, there are about 10,000 radical Islamists in the country of whom 1,600 have suspected links to terror groups. (AFP)

Germany: 1 dead, 2 injured after man rams car into pedestrians