Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany: Up to Five Injured as Car Hits Crowd; Police Fire at Vehicle – Video

Four to five people were injured when a car was deliberately driven into a group in Neustadt am Rübenberge, near Hanover, Germany, shortly before midnight on Monday, October 26, police said.

Officers conducting a nearby traffic check intervened and fired at the vehicle. The suspect or suspects fled on foot, leaving the car behind, according to German media reports.

Victims Taken to Hospital

Some victims suffered serious injuries, but none were considered life-threatening. All were taken to hospital.

Police deployed numerous officers and a helicopter in the search. Initial findings suggested those involved knew one another. The motive remained unclear, and the suspects had not been apprehended in the reports available Tuesday morning.