A tragic incident occurred in Leipzig, Germany, on May 4, 2026, when a driver ran into pedestrians in the city center, killing two individuals.
According to local officials, two other people sustained serious injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Around 20 more individuals were reported to be affected by the incident, although details about their conditions remain unclear.
Leipzig's mayor, Burkhard Jung, stated that authorities are still investigating the motive behind the crash but assured that the situation is now under control.
There is no longer any danger … the police have caught the suspected perpetrator.
Mayor Burkhard Jung
The incident took place on Grimmaische Strasse, a street leading into the central shopping area of Leipzig, around 5 p.m.
Photos from the scene show a silver vehicle with significant front damage, indicating the force of the collision.
Leipzig is one of the largest cities in eastern Germany, home to over 630,000 residents, located southwest of Berlin.