Several dead, many injured in Germany's Munster after vehicle drives into crowd

Münster, Germany

A vehicle has rammed into a crowd of people in the western German city of Münster. Several people have been killed in the incident, according to police.

Authorities have not provided any specific numbers, merely confirming the fatalities. Around 30 people are estimated to be injured.

The incident took place in the centre of Münster. Police have cordoned off the area and asked people to avoid it. 

The nature of the incident remains “unclear,” police said in a Twitter post urging everyone to “avoid speculation.”

The incident might have been a terrorist attack, the German Rheinische Post said, citing police sources. However, no official confirmation has been issued.

The perpetrator has shot himself, police said.

Fire brigades, rescue and police teams have rushed to the scene.

Images of the attack have appeared on Twitter.