Van attack at Berlin pride parade kills one, injures 16
A van drove into a crowd at Berlin's pride parade on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others, some with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred in Tiergarten park, near the parade route, after the march had passed. Police called off the celebrations and a concert, urging everyone to leave the site. The white van hit several people before colliding with a tree. Police are conducting an intensive search for suspects, but no motive or perpetrator identity has been established yet.
Key facts
- One person killed, at least 16 injured in van attack at Berlin pride parade
- Incident occurred in Tiergarten park, next to the parade route
- White van drove into crowd, then hit a tree
- Some victims have life-threatening injuries
- Police called off the event and a concert
- Police searching for suspects, motive unknown
- Police spokesperson Alexander Klute said no information on perpetrator or motive
- Police officer Florian Nath released a video statement
Entities
Institutions
- Berlin police
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Tiergarten park