'Major police operation' in Munich after 20 people injured as car driven into pedestrians
A major police operation is under way in Munich after a car was driven into pedestrians in the south German city, injuring 20 people.
At least two people are said to be "very seriously injured", according to local police.
Officials have not said whether the pedestrians were hit deliberately, but Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter said he was "deeply shocked" and that children were among those injured.
Police said on X they had "secured" the driver who did not pose any further threat. Other reports said the driver had been arrested after the incident, which officers said took place at around 10.30am (9.30am GMT).
In a statement, Munich's police said: "There is currently a major police operation in the area of Dachauer Street and Seidle Street.
"We are on site."
The area is close to Munich's central train station.
Pictures of a badly damaged cream-coloured Mini at the scene were published.
Sandra Demmelhuber, a journalist for local broadcaster, BR24, who was covering the event, posted a picture on X showing a damaged car surrounded by police and emergency crews.
She said: "There is a person lying on the street and a young man was taken away by the police. People were sitting on the ground, crying and shaking. Details are still unclear."
Those hurt were apparently taking part in strike-related action by the Verdi union, BR24 said.
The union, which represents workers in the service sector and is one of the biggest in Germany, said it did not have any information on the incident.
The Bavarian capital will see heavy security in the coming days for the Munich Security Conference which starts on Friday around 1.5km (1 mile) away.
US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are arriving later on Thursday.
Security has been in sharp focus in Germany ahead of a federal election next week and following a string of violent attacks.
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