New Details Emerge in Major Munich Accident: Driver Detained, Police Investigating Motive

In Munich, a car drove into a crowd of people at Stiglmaierplatz during a Verdi union demonstration. At least 20 people were injured, two of them seriously, reports NewsBox.

In the Bavarian capital, Munich, a Mini Cooper at high speed plowed into a group of people at Stiglmaierplatz, where a Verdi union demonstration was taking place at the time. The incident occurred around 10:30 in the morning. According to preliminary data, at least 20 people were injured, with two sustaining serious injuries.

The driver has been detained, but his identity has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are trying to determine whether the act was intentional or accidental. However, according to Bayerischer Rundfunk, investigators are leaning towards the possibility of a deliberate attack. A witness also confirmed that the car deliberately aimed at the crowd.

The incident happened on the eve of a major security conference set to begin tomorrow in Munich. Among the attendees is Trump's special representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg. Discussions are expected to include initial contacts between Putin and Trump, as well as potential peace negotiations amid increasing military spending in Europe.