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Several injured in incident at Berlin Pride event, police say
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Several injured in incident at Berlin Pride event, police say

From BBC News · () English

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  • Several people were injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event.
  • Police are searching for suspects and have urged people to avoid the area.
  • The Christopher Street Day event has been canceled, and emergency services are treating the injured.

A vehicle drove into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event on Saturday, leaving several people injured. Police confirmed the incident occurred near Tiergarten park and are currently conducting an intensive manhunt for the individuals responsible. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as emergency services are on the scene treating the injured. The annual Pride event, known as Christopher Street Day, has been canceled. Police stated on social media, "We believe that a vehicle entered the Tiergarten park and hit several people and injured them." Images from the scene show a significant emergency services presence, with at least one person being taken into an ambulance on a stretcher. Earlier in the day, large crowds had participated in a parade across the city, with events scheduled to conclude near the park in the evening. This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.

We believe that a vehicle entered the Tiergarten park and hit several people and injured them.

โ€” PolicePolice statement on social media regarding the incident.
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