During an intense election campaign in Germany, a car incident in Munich resulted in injuries to at least 30 people, with concerns about security and immigration issues highlighted. The suspect, a 24-year-old man, drove into a crowd during a labor demonstration involving about 1,500 workers from various public services. The police believe it was an attack, and local officials emphasized that the perpetrator must face justice. Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed solidarity with victims and condemned the act, which comes just before world leaders gather for the Munich Security Conference.
Ein furchtbarer Anschlag in Munchen erschuttert uns. Ein afghanischer Tater ist in eine Demonstration gerast. Es gibt viele Verletzte, einige sehr schwer verletzt. Unsere Gedanken sind bei den Opfern und ihren Angehorigen. Der Tater muss die volle Harte des Rechtsstaats spuren. Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) February 13, 2025
The incident occurred at 10:30am (09:30 GMT) during a trade union protest, with about 1,500 participants in attendance. Employees from daycare centres, hospitals, sanitation services and public swimming pools were participating in the strike.
According to the police, the car passed a police cruiser monitoring the demonstration before ramming into the crowd. Authorities also said that the incident was likely an attack.
We are shaken by a terrible attack in Munich, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a post on X. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
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