Two people have died and two have been severely injured after a car ran into a crowd in the centre of the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday, local broadcaster MDR reported, citing police.
Incident Details
Leipzig police confirmed there were injuries from a driving car, but could not give more details at the time of reporting. A damaged Volkswagen SUV with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through a pedestrian zone, local broadcaster Radio Leipzig reported.
Eyewitness Accounts
The broadcaster cited eyewitnesses as saying there were several bodies reportedly covered with sheets. The incident occurred in the city centre on Monday afternoon, prompting a large emergency response.
This is a developing story. More details are expected to follow as authorities release further information.
