1 dead , several hurt when car drives into LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A car drove into a crowd during Berlin's LGBTQ+ pride parade, killing one person and injuring at least 15, some with life-threatening injuries, leading police to cancel the event shortly after it began.
- The incident occurred near the Tiergarten park, close to the parade route, prompting a large police and emergency response and an intensive search for suspects.
- Authorities urged attendees to leave the area immediately and avoid the Tiergarten park route for their safety.
- The pride event, known as Christopher Street Day, is one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants annually.
- The parade was halted around 10:15 p.m. near the Brandenburg Gate, interrupting scheduled performances and prompting organizers to send people home.
