Drama in Berlin: Car races toward crowd, reports of injuries

A white commercial vehicle raced toward participants at the Berlin Pride parade near Tiergarten Park. Several people were injured, and police declared a mass casualty event. The parade was halted and participants evacuated. The circumstances of the incident are still being investigated.

A white commercial vehicle raced toward participants at the Berlin Pride parade (CSD) near Tiergarten Park this evening (Saturday). According to initial reports, the vehicle struck pedestrians in the area of Lene Street. Police declared a mass casualty event and dispatched dozens of officers, emergency medical teams, and emergency physicians. At least 44 emergency personnel are operating at the scene. Parade organizers announced the cancellation of the event and evacuation of participants, calling on them to leave the area quietly and orderly. The circumstances of the incident remain unclear, and authorities are investigating whether it was an accident or a deliberate act. Police have not yet released details about the driver.