A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker has been detained after a suspected ramming attack injured 28 individuals in Germany, officials stated. The attack occurred in a crowded public space, which raised questions over motive and security protocols.
As per German police, the suspect was arrested at the scene, and an investigation is being conducted to ascertain if the act was deliberate or due to reckless driving. Authorities are evaluating possible terrorism connections, although no immediate confirmation has been established.
Witnesses painted a picture of pandemonium as the car ran over pedestrians, injuring several, some of whom were in critical condition. Emergency services swarmed to the scene, offering medical assistance and ferrying victims to local hospitals.
Security measures have been stepped up in the area while the public has been called on to stay calm. More information is forthcoming as forensic experts and detectives process evidence and interrogate the suspect.
