One Dead and Several Injured After Car Rams into Pedestrians in Germany

A tragic incident occurred Monday in Mannheim, Germany, when a driver crashed into a group of pedestrians in the Paradeplatz area. One person was killed, and several others were injured. The driver has been arrested and is in police custody.

The incident, which took place around 12:15 p.m., triggered a large police presence in the area. Authorities have urged people to avoid the city center and remain indoors while the situation is being managed. A warning was issued through the Katwarn app.

Mannheim, with a population of 326,000, is located 85 kilometers south of Frankfurt. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.