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Vehicle drives into Berlin Christopher Street Day pride event, police investigating

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • A vehicle drove into the crowd at the Christopher Street Day pride event in Berlin, leading to the cancellation of the festivities.
  • Police are on the scene, treating the injured and conducting a manhunt for the suspect.
  • The incident occurred during one of Europe's largest Pride celebrations, attended by hundreds of thousands.

Berlin's Christopher Street Day pride event was abruptly canceled Saturday night after a vehicle plowed into the crowd, injuring several attendees. Police confirmed the incident and announced they were treating the injured while simultaneously launching a manhunt for the suspect.

The attack brought an early end to the annual celebrations, which had drawn hundreds of thousands of people to the German capital for one of Europe's largest Pride events. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to provide immediate medical attention to those affected.

Details regarding the number and severity of the injuries were not immediately available. Police stated that officers and rescue units were present and actively managing the situation. The motive behind the vehicle attack remains under investigation as authorities work to apprehend the individual responsible.

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