One dead and at least 16 injured after van strikes Berlin Pride crowd
At least one person is dead and over a dozen injured after a van struck a crowd at Berlin's Pride event, triggering a police search.
German police have launched an extensive search after a van struck a crowd of attendees near Tiergarten park during Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday night. Authorities confirmed that at least one person died, while between 16 and 17 others sustained injuries, several of them critical.
The vehicle collided with people gathered near the Brandenburg Gate shortly before 10:00 p.m. before hitting a tree, after which the driver escaped on foot. First responders cleared the surrounding district to care for victims and secure the site.
Reporting varies slightly on casualty numbers, and some outlets cited witness claims that individuals were also stabbed during the event, though police have not confirmed knife attacks. Investigations continue as officials advise people to stay away from the city center.
Sources: BBC News, NOS, Sweden Herald, TV 2 Nyheter.
Sources
- BBC News — Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say
- Sweden Herald — One dead, several injured after van drives into Pride crowd in Berlin
- NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting) — Voertuig rijdt in op menigte bij Pride in Berlijn: één dode, 16 gewonden
- TV 2 Nyheter — Bil kjørte inn i folkemengde i Berlin – minst én død og 17 skadet
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