A car hit a crowd of participants during the Berlin Pride parade in the Tiergarten park in Berlin, resulting in the death of at least one person. The accident occurred on Saturday evening, with between 15 and 16 people injured in the incident. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that those responsible would be strictly punished for this attack.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspect has not yet been arrested, but has been identified as part of a 'Muslim circle' in Berlin. The police immediately responded and ordered those present to leave the scene of the incident for their own safety. Some of the injured suffered life-threatening injuries that required emergency medical assistance.
The organizers decided to cancel the annual parade following the incident. Berlin Pride is traditionally one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Europe, and this event attracted thousands of people from all over the world. The cancellation represents a significant disruption in the annual calendar of celebrations for minorities in the German capital.
Authorities are working intensively to clarify the circumstances under which the car hit the crowd. Although the identity of the suspect is known, their arrest has not yet taken place. The incident has caused shock and grief among the participants in the parade, and has drawn international attention to the safety of mass gatherings.
