A serious incident unfolded in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart on Thursday when a vehicle crashed into a group of pedestrians at an above-ground subway stop in the city center, leaving several people injured—some of them seriously. Authorities have confirmed that the driver of the car has been arrested, and an investigation is currently underway.
The incident occurred near a downtown transit area, prompting a swift response from emergency services, police, and forensic teams. According to officials, the dark-colored Mercedes involved in the crash struck individuals near the public transport zone, leading to widespread disruption and public concern.
While the Stuttgart fire department referred to the event as an “accident” in a statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), police stated that it is too early to confirm whether the act was deliberate or accidental.
“The area has been cordoned off as the scene is being carefully examined,” a police spokesperson told reporters, as quoted by German news agency dpa. Investigators have begun interviewing witnesses, and subway service in the affected area has been suspended as a precaution.
The identities of the injured individuals have not been released, and no fatalities have been reported as of now. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and await further updates as the investigation continues.
The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and officials are expected to release more information as the situation develops.
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