Following the collision of a vehicle driven by an Afghan refugee with a crowd in Munich, Germany, at least 28 people were injured. Markus Söder, the Prime Minister of Bavaria, suggested on Thursday, February 25, that this incident, occurring just before the Munich Security Conference, could be 'an attack.' German police have reported the arrest of the 24-year-old refugee. No information has been released regarding the possible motive of the driver. A number of individuals had gathered in Munich on Thursday to protest at the invitation of a German labor union. According to a witness, the driver, who was in a Mini Cooper, accelerated upon reaching the crowd. The location of the incident is about two kilometers from the venue of the Munich Security Conference. The conference is set to begin on Friday, February 26, in Munich, southern Germany, with notable attendees including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Prince Reza Pahlavi and Masih Alinejad are also among the invitees of this three-day conference. Germany had witnessed another incident two months ago where a vehicle collided with a large crowd at a Christmas market. A deadly attack by a Saudi driver on December 21 of this year at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, left at least 5 dead and over 200 injured.
Increase in Injured from 'Possible' Vehicle Attack on Crowd in Munich
An Afghan refugee drove a vehicle into a crowd in Munich, injuring at least 28 people, raising concerns of a possible attack ahead of the Munich Security Conference. The driver has been arrested, but the motive remains unclear. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Europe, particularly related to refugee integration.
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📰 What Happened
Vehicle driven by Afghan refugee injures 28 in Munich, raising concerns of a possible attack.
- German police arrest 24-year-old Afghan refugee
- Markus Söder suggest Munich incident
- German labor union protest individuals gathered in Munich
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📚 Background
The incident raises alarms about security threats in Europe.
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