Several people were injured on Monday after a vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd attending an LGBT event in Berlin, prompting a major emergency response and a citywide search for the driver, who fled the scene.
According to local media reports, the incident occurred at Tiergarten Park, where participants had gathered for activities connected to the city’s annual Pride celebrations. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical personnel, rushed to the scene and immediately began treating multiple victims.
Berlin police launched an extensive manhunt for the driver shortly after the incident and urged residents and visitors to stay away from the area as security operations and investigations continued. Authorities have cordoned off the scene while forensic teams gather evidence and investigators work to establish exactly what led to the crash.
As of the latest update, police have not confirmed the exact number of people injured or whether the incident was accidental or deliberate. Officials said investigations remain ongoing, and further details will be released as more information becomes available.
In the aftermath of the incident, organisers announced the cancellation of the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride event, citing safety concerns and the ongoing police investigation. The decision came as authorities continued efforts to locate the fleeing driver and determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police have appealed for witnesses and anyone with relevant information or footage from the scene to assist with the investigation. Authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the inquiry progresses.
