Berlin Pride cancelled as police launch manhunt following vehicle incident
Authorities have suspended the Christopher Street Day celebrations in the German capital after a vehicle entered the venue, injuring several attendees. Emergency services remain on site while investigations into the driver’s identity and motive continue.
Berlin police have initiated an intensive manhunt after a vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd at the Christopher Street Day (Berlin Pride) event near Tiergarten park. The incident, which occurred in the city centre during the evening programme, has resulted in multiple injuries. Authorities have confirmed that the annual celebration has been cancelled and have urged the public to avoid the immediate area as security operations continue.
Emergency services, including police and fire department rescue units, were deployed to the scene immediately following the report. Images from the location depict a significant emergency presence, with at least one individual observed being placed on a stretcher and transported into an ambulance. The injured are currently being treated at the scene, although the exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.
In a statement posted on social media, police clarified the nature of the incident. "We believe that a vehicle entered the Tiergarten park and hit several people and injured them," the agency stated. The report follows a day of festivities that began with a large parade throughout the city, which concluded near the park where the evening events were scheduled to take place.
The motive behind the incident and the identity of the driver remain under investigation. While the nature of the vehicle and the specific circumstances leading to the collision are not yet detailed, the launch of a manhunt indicates that authorities are treating the event as a serious criminal matter. Police have not yet released information regarding the condition of the injured beyond the fact that they are receiving on-site treatment.
As the investigation proceeds, Berlin authorities have maintained a strict advisory for residents and visitors to stay clear of Tiergarten park. The cancellation of the event marks a significant disruption to the scheduled activities, with the focus now shifting entirely to law enforcement efforts and emergency medical response.
