At least one person died and fifteen were injured after a van drove into a crowd in Tiergarten Park in Berlin, where the LGBTQ+ Pride March was concluding.
Circumstances of the incident
Chaos was observed at the scene, and police and emergency services examined the injured. A police representative, Florian Nat, reported that the incident, which the police classify as a hit-and-run, resulted in one death and injuries to at least fifteen people, some of whom are in serious condition.
Search for driver and official reaction
The vehicle was left at the scene in Tiergarten Park, a green area of the German capital where the stop took place. The driver fled and is being sought by law enforcement agencies. The Berlin police stated via the WhatsApp platform that it is assumed the vehicle entered Tiergarten Park, ran over several people, injuring them, and that they are actively searching for suspects.
Cancellation of events and warnings
As a result, the celebration was canceled. Event organizers asked participants not to pass through the park via the wooded area, but to use only the streets, urging them to return home. Although authorities believe there is no immediate danger to the public, they cannot completely rule it out yet.
Scale of the event
Thousands of people gathered in Berlin to celebrate the Berlin Pride parade, known in Germany as Christopher Street Day, which is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Europe.
