In brief
During the annual Christopher Street Day parade in Berlin, a vehicle drove into Tiergarten park and struck dozens of attendees, leaving several injured. Berlin police are conducting a manhunt and citing a possible law‑enforcement standoff. The event has been cancelled and emergency services are treating victims close to the site. Authorities urge the public to stay away as investigations continue.
Several people suffered injuries after a vehicle entered the crowded Tiergarten park during Berlin's annual Pride parade.
Police investigators are currently in an intensive search for the driver, who is believed to have used the vehicle to collide with parade participants. The incident caused multiple injuries, and emergency crews immediately treated victims near the park.
The Berlin police statement warned that a vehicle had entered the parade route and struck several attendees, prompting a large police presence on the scene. Authorities have asked residents and visitors to avoid the area while the investigation proceeds.
As a result of the incident, the Christopher Street Day festivities have been cancelled. Organisers confirmed that evening events scheduled after the parade have been called off due to the severity of the incident.
An exact vehicle description has not yet been released, and the manhunt continues. Police have urged anyone who saw the suspect to come forward with details or contact the local precinct. The situation remains dynamic, with updates as the investigation advances.
