Germany Leipzig Car Crash: 2 Dead, Over 20 Injured; Authorities Launch Investigation
German authorities reported that a car crashed into a crowd in the city center of Leipzig, eastern Germany, today, resulting in at least 2 deaths and over 20 injuries. The 33-year-old German male driver was arrested on the spot, with motives currently unknown.
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(Central News Agency, Leipzig, 4th comprehensive foreign report) German authorities reported that a car crashed into a crowd in the city center of Leipzig, an eastern city, today, causing at least 2 deaths and over 20 injuries.
According to AFP, the driver of the vehicle is a 33-year-old German man who was arrested on the spot. Officials stated that his motive is currently unclear.
Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, where Leipzig is located, said that this incident "deeply shocked him."
He also mentioned: "We will make every effort to investigate this matter quickly and thoroughly."
In addition, according to the local fire department, the incident resulted in 22 injuries, two of whom were seriously injured. (Compiled by Chen Yen-Chun) 1150505
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(Central News Agency, Leipzig, 4th comprehensive foreign report) German authorities reported that a car crashed into a crowd in the city center of Leipzig, an eastern city, today, causing at least 2 deaths and over 20 injuries.
According to AFP, the driver of the vehicle is a 33-year-old German man who was arrested on the spot. Officials stated that his motive is currently unclear.
Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, where Leipzig is located, said that this incident "deeply shocked him."
He also mentioned: "We will make every effort to investigate this matter quickly and thoroughly."
In addition, according to the local fire department, the incident resulted in 22 injuries, two of whom were seriously injured. (Compiled by Chen Yen-Chun) 1150505
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