A vehicle plowed into a crowd Monday in Mannheim, Germany, killing at least two people and injuring 25 others, The Daily Mail reported, citing local sources.
Police arrested a suspect but have not released further details as of Monday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Paradeplatz area of downtown Mannheim around 12:15 p.m. Witnesses described chaos as people fled, with a restaurant patron reportedly telling Welt, “All hell broke loose.” Another said emergency responders attempted to resuscitate two victims at the scene, according to the Daily Mail.
Police have not confirmed whether the attack was deliberate but have launched a large-scale response, urging residents to avoid the city center, The Daily Mail reported. Authorities also issued an alert via the Katwarn emergency app, commonly used for serious threats.
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Germany was already on high alert after threats linked to the Islamic State were issued (ISIS), Reuters reported Feb. 26. Social media accounts associated with the militant group recently called for attacks on carnival celebrations in Cologne and Nuremberg. A German-language ISIS propaganda site reportedly published a collage urging followers to “choose your next attack target,” listing upcoming festival dates and locations. (RELATED: Saudi Man Allegedly Attacks Crowd With Car At Busy German Christmas Market)
Security concerns have intensified after a series of violent incidents across Germany, according to Reuters. In December, a car drove into a Christmas market crowd in Magdeburg, killing six and injuring nearly 70. In January 2025, a driver struck 39 people in Munich, including a two-year-old child. In May 2024, Mannheim saw a mass stabbing at a political rally.
Mannheim’s University Hospital has mobilized trauma teams to treat victims, The Daily Mail stated. Authorities have not ruled out additional threats, and investigations are ongoing. Mannheim, a city of 326,000, lies about 85 kilometers south of Frankfurt. Officials continue to monitor the situation as they assess potential motives and security risks.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
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