Multiple people injured after car hits crowd in Leipzig

Multiple people have been injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in the centre of the ⁠eastern ​German city ⁠of Leipzig on Monday, local ⁠broadcaster MDR reported, citing police.

A driver has been arrested, Saxony Police said, after Leipzig police confirmed to Reuters that there were injuries from a car but could not give more details. Local media has reported two deaths from the incident; these reports remain unconfirmed.

A damaged Volkswagen SUV ⁠with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through a pedestrian zone, local broadcaster Radio Leipzig reported.

The ‌broadcaster cited eyewitnesses ​as saying there ‌were several bodies ⁠reportedly covered with ⁠sheets as well as ‌a stabbing.

Saxony Police said on social media that a police operation was taking place in central Leipzig, asking citizens to keep emergency routes clear and follow the instructions of the emergency services on site.

“A car struck several people in Grimmaische Straße and fled. The driver has been apprehended, and there is currently no further danger emanating from him. We will continue to provide updates.”

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