‘Life-threatening situation’: One killed, many hurt as car rams crowd in Germany; suspect held

A driver rammed a car into a crowd in Mannheim, southwestern Germany, killing one and injuring several others. Authorities declared a ‘life-threatening situation’ and advised the public to avoid the downtown area. A suspect has been taken into custody as police launched a significant security operation.

​A driver rammed a car into a crowd in Mannheim, southwestern Germany, killing one and injuring several others. Authorities declared a ‘life-threatening situation’ and advised the public to avoid the downtown area. A suspect has been taken into custody as police launched a significant security operation.