Car crashes into pedestrians in Stuttgart, Germany, causing one death and seven injuries; authorities rule out attack or intentional act.
*Car Crashes into Crowd in Stuttgart*
A dark-colored Mercedes SUV hit a group of people in the Olgaeck district on a Friday evening, resulting in at least several injuries, including a fatal one, according to the local police.
The unfortunate incident left a 46-year-old woman dead, while seven others were injured, with some sustaining serious injuries initially. However, the number of reported injuries has varied slightly in different reports.
The driver, identified as a 42-year-old man, was quickly arrested at the scene. The police announced that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
At this moment, there seems to be no evidence of this being a terrorist act or a deliberate act. Based on the initial investigations, the incident appears to be a tragic traffic accident. The collision occurred around 5:50 PM.
Firefighters reported several injured and seriously injured individuals on Twitter, mentioning that they were treating them on site. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions in the city center, with police advising people to avoid the area. The tram service, temporarily suspended due to the incident, resumed later that evening.
The unfortunate incident took place amid heightened security alerts in Germany following several deadly car-ramming attacks in recent months, particularly in the cities of Magdeburg on December 20, 2024, and Munich on February 13.
- The incident in question, a tragic traffic accident that occurred in Stuttgart's Olgaeck district, involved a dark-colored Mercedes SUV plowing into a crowd.
- The event, initially reported with varying numbers of injuries, resulted in at least seven individuals being hurt, including a 46-year-old woman who unfortunately lost her life, and several others with serious injuries.
- The 42-year-old male driver, who was quickly arrested at the scene, is under investigation for this unfortunate incident.
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