German police have launched an operation in the eastern city of Leipzig on Monday after a car struck several people in the city center.
“The driver has been arrested and no longer poses a threat,” local police posted on X. “We will provide ongoing updates.”
Local public broadcaster MDR reported that two people were killed by the car and at least two others were seriously injured, citing police.
The full circumstances of the incident are not yet known, MDR said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.