A car rammed into a group of people in Munich, Germany, on Thursday, injuring at least 38 individuals, according to German police. Several victims sustained severe injuries, reports RFE.
Suspect in Custody
Authorities launched a large-scale operation in the Dachauer Strasse area, where the driver was arrested at the scene. Munich police confirmed that the suspect, a 24-year-old Afghan national, no longer poses a threat.
Attack Near Security Conference Venue
The regional broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk reported that the victims were participating in a strike when the incident occurred. Notably, the attack took place just 1.5 kilometers from the venue of the Munich Security Conference, set to begin on Friday. The high-profile event will host world leaders, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the incident as security concerns mount ahead of the major diplomatic gathering.
