Two people have been killed and two severely injured after a car plowed into a crowd in the center of the eastern German city of Leipzig, according to local broadcaster MDR, citing police.
Incident Details
The incident occurred in a pedestrian zone, where a damaged Volkswagen SUV with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through the area, Radio Leipzig reported. Witnesses reported seeing several bodies covered with sheets at the scene.
Leipzig police confirmed to Reuters that there were injuries resulting from a moving vehicle but could not provide further details at the time.
Emergency Response
Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the scene, with images showing them standing next to the damaged car. The area was cordoned off as authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
This is a breaking news story, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
