Berlin Christopher Street Day pride parade called off after car hits crowd, killing one
A van crashed into a crowd near Berlin's Christopher Street Day pride parade, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. German authorities are searching for a 21-year-old suspect with alleged ties to Islamist groups.
Why it matters
The incident is being treated as a targeted attack on a public event, raising concerns about security and social cohesion in Germany.
Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
One person has been killed after a van crashed into a crowd near Berlin's pride celebrations.
Police said about 16 other people were injured in the incident.
Police believe the "suspected perpetrator" is a member of Berlin's "Islamist scene".
Link copied Share Share article One person has died and at least another 16 people are injured after a van slammed into a crowd gathering for Berlin's Christopher Street Day pride parade.
Police said some of the victims had life-threatening injuries from the attack on Saturday night local time.
German authorities on Sunday issued a wanted notice for a fugitive suspect in the van ramming.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the incident as “an attack on our society".
Police say a search for suspects is underway. ( Reuters: Christian Mang )
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