"Police confirmed that a car had been driven into a crowd in Leipzig, leading to at least two deaths and affecting around 20 people. Emergency services declared a mass casualty incident, with the driver arrested and no longer considered a threat."
"Witnesses described a damaged Volkswagen SUV speeding through a pedestrian zone, with several bodies covered with sheets at the scene. The city's mayor stated, 'We don't know the motivation. We don't know anything about the culprit.'"
"Leipzig, one of the largest cities in eastern Germany, has seen a rise in car-ramming and stabbing attacks in recent years, some linked to religious or political motivations, while others involved individuals with mental health issues."
A car was driven into a crowd in Leipzig, resulting in at least two fatalities and affecting around 20 individuals. The driver has been arrested and is no longer considered a threat. Emergency services declared a mass casualty incident, responding with fire brigades, ambulances, and police. Witnesses reported seeing a damaged Volkswagen SUV speeding through a pedestrian zone, with several bodies covered. Leipzig has experienced similar attacks in recent years, raising concerns about motivations behind such incidents.
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