Vehicle hits crowd at Berlin Gay Pride parade; one dead, 15 injured

Tragedy struck Berlin's Gay Pride parade as a vehicle drove into the crowd, killing one person and injuring at least 15 others. Police swiftly terminated the event, which had been underway for several hours, and initiated an intensive search for a suspect. Some of the injured sustained life-threatening wounds, prompting a significant emergency response with firefighters and paramedics on the scene.

The vehicle reportedly entered the Tiergarten park, colliding with several individuals along the parade route. Authorities released a short video on the Berlin police's X account, with an officer stating, "We are conducting an intensive search for a possible suspect." The exact number of police officers deployed at the event was not disclosed, but eyewitness accounts indicated a heavy police presence.

Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered in Berlin for the annual Christopher Street Day celebration, one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ events. The parade, which takes place in front of the Brandenburg Gate, was halted around 10:15 PM local time. Participants were urged to disperse and avoid the Tiergarten area. Prior to the incident, the celebration had been proceeding peacefully, with attendees singing and dancing to loud music.