A car driven by a 24-year-old Afghan plowed into a crowd in Munich, injuring at least 27 people. The incident, considered a suspected attack, prompted a major police operation. The driver has been secured and poses no further threat. While the motive remains unclear, a trade union demonstration was taking place nearby. This incident comes as the Munich Security Conference, attended by high-profile figures like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is set to begin with heightened security measures.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to attend a major security conference in the German city on Friday.German police said Thursday that 27 people were injured when a car plowed into a crowd in the city of Munich in what officials called a"suspected attack.
At a press conference with police and the Bavarian state government, officials said at least 27 people were injured. Earlier, Munich police said at least two of those hurt were seriously injured.A large presence of police and firefighters was at the scene and police have warned the public to avoid the area.
Police spokesman Thomas Schelshorn told NBC News at the scene that the motive remains unclear, but confirmed that a trade union demonstration had been taking place nearby. The Munich Security Conference, which is an annual meeting of politicians and defense officials from across the world, is set to get underway on Friday amid a large police presence and tight security protocol.are slated to meet with U.S. partnersTrump says he spoke to Putin and Zelenskyy about ending the war in Ukraine
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