The Berlin Pride Celebration was disrupted as multiple individuals sustained injuries when a car allegedly drove into a crowd, prompting an evacuation of the event.
Known as Christopher Street Day Berlin (CSD), the Berlin Pride festivities were abruptly halted, and attendees were instructed to vacate the area following the incident at the Tiergarten park. Reports indicate a significant police operation is in progress, with a large screen displaying an evacuation message in response to the vehicle reportedly hitting spectators.
Organizers took to Instagram to advise participants to exit calmly and orderly, specifically avoiding certain areas. German news outlet Bild reported a mass casualty situation after a van reportedly sped into the crowd.
Eyewitnesses mentioned a man exiting the vehicle and fleeing, leading Berlin police to initiate a search for suspects. Videos from the scene captured people leaving and ambulances rushing to attend to the aftermath of the reported incident.
The Berlin Police, in a statement on social media, mentioned deploying various forces and rescue units to the Tiergarten park where the incident occurred. They indicated ongoing treatment of the injured and an active search for suspects.
The program at the event was interrupted during a Michael Jackson show, with the CSD board announcing the premature end due to the situation. Instructions were issued to leave the premises calmly and avoid specific areas while heading towards the main train station.
A white van allegedly plowed into a crowd in Tiergarten park, as reported by Bild, referencing an eyewitness account. The police reiterated their intense search for suspects in the ongoing situation.
The cancellation of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Berlin was confirmed by the police, citing a major operation at the Tiergarten park’s perimeter. Authorities were attending to multiple injured persons, with initial investigations pointing towards a potential car driving into the crowd, according to Der Spiegel reports.