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MANNHEIM, Germany, March 3 (Reuters) – A car drove into a crowd of people in the western German city of Mannheim on Monday, killing at least one person, injuring several others and overshadowing carnival celebrations in the region where police had been on alert for security attacks.
Police detained the car’s driver and later said he had acted alone, with no broader threat seen for the public.
People were seen lying on the ground at the scene and at least two were being resuscitated, an eyewitness told Reuters. Bild newspaper reported that two people were killed and 25 injured, 15 of them seriously, citing security sources.
BBC reported: No details about the suspect or their potential motivation have been shared by police at this stage.
The incident comes at a time of heightened security for Mannheim’s annual carnival. There was a parade through the city centre on Sunday, with major events scheduled for Tuesday.
Police have not confirmed if the incident was a deliberate attack – only that a car drove into a group of people, and that a suspect has been arrested.
According to updates posted on social media, the death toll has risen to two.
The attack was so horrific that body parts were seen scattered on the pavement.
Car rammed a large crowd at high speed in the southwestern German city of Mannheim on Monday.
At least one person has lost their life and many more are injured. Body parts were seen scattered in the gruesome aftermath.
Mannheim police have arrested a suspect. pic.twitter.com/Ch96e89VUH
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) March 3, 2025
In #Mannheim Germany, body parts are scattered across the asphalt like props in a cheap splatter film—only the blood is real. Germany is no longer a nation of culture but a horror set.@elonmusk pic.twitter.com/040ITj8678
— Julian Adrat (@JulianAdrat) March 3, 2025
BREAKING:
The death toll has risen to 2 in the suspected terror attack in Germany 🇩🇪
A driver plowed down groups of people along a street in Mannheim.
25 injured, 15 of which are in critical condition. Videos show torn off legs on the street. Absolute horror… pic.twitter.com/VEBH9U3JEc
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 3, 2025
The attacker was described in a memo as “170 cm tall,black jacket, beard, darker skin colour, potentially with a gun.”
The description of the attacker in #Mannheim :
170 cm tall,black jacket, beard, darker skin colour, potentially with a gun pic.twitter.com/C4zuPwIT22— Lilly inLondon (@Lillyin_London) March 3, 2025
Journalist David Atherton reported that the driver is described as a 24-year-old Afghan.
🚨Mannheim🚨
A driver that drove a black SUV in Mannheim killing at least one person & seriously injuring others.
He’s described as a 24 year old Afghan.
— David Atherton (@DaveAtherton20) March 3, 2025
Nine months ago, in the same area of the city, an Afghan migrant stabbed several people, killing a policeman.
🚨Breaking News🚨
Mannheim the scene of a fatal stabbing of a policeman by an Afghan has seen more violence.
A car has driven into a crowd, there have been injuries.
Police have cordoned off the area & the driver was arrested. pic.twitter.com/2AfFcmqHMC
— David Atherton (@DaveAtherton20) March 3, 2025
🚨Breaking News🚨
A black SUV has been driven into a crowd in Mannheim. At least one is dead, many are receiving emergency treatment.
The town was holding a festival & some have pointed to Ramadan & increased ISIS activity. pic.twitter.com/UcZt8zN9O8
— David Atherton (@DaveAtherton20) March 3, 2025
🚨Mannheim- What Is Known🚨
A man appears to be perused by German police. A man in a black SUV has driven at speed into a crowd. One dead at least, others receiving CPR.
I have seen an image of a severed leg.
He’s described as of “Middle Eastern” appearance. pic.twitter.com/R5ZTthcRVc
— David Atherton (@DaveAtherton20) March 3, 2025
The Mannheim massacre. No one is safe in Europe anymore. pic.twitter.com/aTYfBpExJ6
— RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) March 3, 2025
A surveillance video shows the car speeding down the street, just prior to striking the crowd.
🔴ALERTE VIDÉO | 🇩🇪 ALLEMAGNE
Vidéo à Mannheim qui montre la vitesse à laquelle roulait le véhicule. pic.twitter.com/7zpex9C3tI
— Jon De Lorraine (@jon_delorraine) March 3, 2025
Sorry, but I cannot shed a single tear for the people in Germany who got mowed down by that car in Mannheim today.
They had their chance to save themselves and they spit in the face of common sense by refusing to vote for the AfD.
They wanted open borders, they wanted… pic.twitter.com/B1shpuMKik
— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) March 3, 2025
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