An horrible car attack in Germany days before the election injures at least 28 people

A car crashed into a crowd of protesters in Munich, injuring at least 28 people, including children, according to the information available at this stage.

The incident occurred on February 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM, on the eve of the Munich Security Conference, a major international event. 

This summit brings together global leaders, including American Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as senior European and NATO officials.

The driver involved in this tragedy, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, was arrested on site after the police fired at his vehicle. 

The German authorities are considering the hypothesis of an attack and are continuing the investigation to determine its motivations.

Authorities are taking a cautious approach in the investigation, seeking to establish whether this incident results from a premeditated attack or if it is an isolated act unrelated to terrorism.

The Munich Security Conference expressed its solidarity with the victims and their families, as Germany prepares for federal elections on February 23rd

Another similar tragedy occurred in December, when a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in eastern Germany, resulting in five deaths and 200 injuries.