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Berlin Christopher Street Day canceled after multiple injuries
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Berlin Christopher Street Day canceled after multiple injuries

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Berlin was halted due to a major police operation.
  • Police are investigating reports that a vehicle may have driven into the crowd near Tiergarten, leaving several people injured.
  • Organizers urged attendees to leave the area calmly and avoid the Siegessäule and Tiergarten.

Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade was abruptly canceled following a significant police incident near Tiergarten. Authorities confirmed a large-scale police operation was underway, with emergency services attending to multiple injured individuals.

Initial investigations suggest a vehicle may have intentionally driven into the crowd. Reports from eyewitnesses, cited by "Bild," describe a white van speeding into a gathering around 10 p.m. near Lennéstraße. Police are actively searching for suspects.

The event's organizers announced the premature end of the festivities via social media, instructing attendees to depart the grounds in a calm and orderly manner. They also advised people to avoid the Siegessäule and Tiergarten areas.

The program was halted mid-performance during a Michael Jackson tribute show. A CSD board member announced the cancellation from the stage, citing a "difficult situation."

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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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