The incident that occurred during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride Parade held in Berlin, the capital of Germany, caused great panic. According to initial reports, as a result of a vehicle plowing into the crowd near the parade route in the Tiergarten district, 1 person lost their life, and many people were injured. The driver who fled after the incident was apprehended and taken into custody following a police operation.

Following the incident that occurred during the CSD Pride Parade, which thousands of people attended, numerous police, fire, and ambulance teams were dispatched to the area. While initial medical intervention for the injured was carried out at emergency medical points established at the scene, some seriously injured individuals were taken to nearby hospitals.

Tiergarten District Cordoned Off

The area around Tiergarten where the incident occurred, was completely cordoned off by police. Authorities asked citizens to stay away from the area, and temporary restrictions were also imposed on transportation.

Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle sped towards the crowd and that great panic ensued after the incident.

Fleeing Driver Apprehended Quickly

The suspected driver, who attempted to flee in the vehicle after the incident, was apprehended and taken into custody quickly as a result of a large-scale operation launched by Berlin police.

Berlin Police announced that the investigation into whether the incident was a deliberate attack, a terror-related act, or a traffic accident is being conducted from multiple angles. No detailed information regarding the suspect's identity or the cause of the incident has yet been shared by official authorities.

Investigation Continues

While police teams continue their evidence collection efforts at the scene, it was stated that official statements regarding the number of injured may be updated. Authorities stated that detailed information would be provided to the public once the investigation is complete.