At least 28 people injured as a car plows into a crowd in Munich, Germany

Panic in Munich as Car Plows Into Crowd, Leaving 28 Injured

A leisurely afternoon in Munich’s bustling city center turned to chaos today when a speeding car veered into a pedestrian zone, sending terrified shoppers and tourists scrambling for safety. The incident left at least 28 people injured, including several children, in what authorities are calling a "horrific scene of confusion and pain."  

Eyewitnesses described moments of sheer terror as the vehicle, a dark-colored sedan, accelerated through a restricted shopping area near Marienplatz shortly after 3 PM. "It happened so fast—one second people were laughing, the next they were screaming and running," said Klaus Bauer, a café owner who saw the collision. "I saw a mother pull her child out of the way just in time. Others weren’t so lucky."  

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, treating victims on the pavement before transporting them to nearby hospitals. At least six people are reported to be in serious condition, though officials say no fatalities have been confirmed. The driver, a 34-year-old local man, was immediately detained. Early reports suggest he may have suffered a medical episode, but investigators have not ruled out other motives.  

Munich police spokesperson Eva Schneider urged calm, stating, "We are treating this with the utmost seriousness. Every possible angle is being examined, but there is currently no indication of a terrorist attack."  

The incident has reignited debates about pedestrian safety in Germany’s urban centers, where many squares remain open to limited traffic. Local officials announced an immediate review of safety measures, while shaken residents left flowers at the scene.  

As night fell, the once-vibrant square stood eerily quiet, its cobblestones still marked by skid traces and discarded belongings. For Munich, a city all too familiar with tragedy, the scars of this day will linger long after the injured heal.