One Killed, 16 Injured After Van Drives Into Crowd Near Berlin Pride Festival
A van drove into people gathered near Berlin’s Pride festival on Saturday night, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others, according to police. The vehicle reportedly entered Tiergarten park at about 10 p.m., struck several people and later collided with a tree. Emergency responders treated victims at the scene, while police asked attendees to leave the area and cancelled further celebrations and a concert. Police said a suspect known to them is being sought and may have links to Islamic circles in Berlin. However, investigators said the motive, sequence of events and the suspect’s exact role had not yet been established. Authorities have not confirmed an ideological motive. Claims blaming wider communities or immigration are speculation until the investigation provides evidence.
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