Fatal Incident in Leipzig
Two individuals lost their lives after a vehicle drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon, according to Mayor Burkhard Jung.
The suspected driver was taken into custody, Mayor Jung stated, noting that authorities have not yet determined the motive behind the incident.
Police Response and Arrest
Police confirmed that a car struck multiple people in the central Grimmaische Straße area before fleeing the scene.
The driver was subsequently arrested, with police indicating that "there is currently no further danger emanating from him."
Safety Measures and Ongoing Investigation
At approximately 17:35 local time (15:35 GMT), Radio Leipzig reported that police declared the threat had ended and that the area surrounding the square had been secured and cordoned off.
Unverified images circulated on social media showed a yellow emergency helicopter near the location, along with several ambulances attending to the scene.
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