German police rule out attack after car kills one in Stuttgart

Sharjah24 - AFP: One person was killed and seven people were injured after a car crashed into a crowd in Stuttgart, Germany, on Friday. However, authorities stated there was "no indication" that the incident was an attack.

Increased security measures in Germany

German security services have been on high alert following several deadly car-ramming attacks in recent months, including incidents in the eastern city of Magdeburg and the southern city of Munich.

Police investigation in Stuttgart

Police in Stuttgart, however, stated on their X account that "based on our current investigations... our colleagues at the scene believe this was a tragic accident." The incident occurred in the central Olgaeck district and resulted in "eight injured, including three seriously hurt."

Casualty report

Tragically, one of those seriously hurt, a 46-year-old woman, later died in the hospital from her injuries. A police spokeswoman reported that "at around 5:50 pm a black G-class Mercedes drove into a group of people," and the driver was subsequently arrested.

Traffic disruptions and scene details

Authorities warned the public to avoid Stuttgart city center due to traffic disruptions. Images from the scene showed a mangled pushchair, with witnesses stating that a woman with a pushchair was among those hit by the car.