Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowds in Germany

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Eyewitnesses claimed there were several bodies reportedly covered with sheets and a stabbing, leaving at least eight people injured.Ambulances, police cars, fire engines and an emergency helicopter could be seen descending on what was described as a dynamic situation by local police.We can confirm that several people have been injured, officers told German tabloid Bild.City officers confirmed the driver has been arrested and no longer poses a threat at around 5.30pm local time.A car drove through the city centre, a police spokeswoman told BILD. We can confirm that several people were injured.Leipzig's Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung announced the perpetrator was caught at the scene.It’s shocking. All I can do right now is express my solidarity with the victims’ families, Mr Jung told reporters at the scene.Everything else will have to be determined by the work of the police and investigative authorities.At least ten ambulances responded to the scene. Shops along the busy street have been closed following the horror crash.LATEST HEADLINES FROM GB NEWS:Keir Starmer defends plan to join EU loan for Ukraine as 'benefits outweigh the cost'Two people arrested following arson attack on memorial wall in Golders GreenInvestigation launched after 30,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped at protected site - 'Sickening!'Another eyewitness cited several individuals had to be resuscitated.One shop worker told German outlet Focus: I’m still completely shocked. From inside the shop, I saw a car speed through.People were run over. That’s all I saw; then it drove out of my sight. The car was going at high speed; it was a larger vehicle.Now the street is full of ambulances and police.Several reported that the scene unfolding looked as if a girl was clinging to the roof of the car.Police said: Currently, a police operation is taking place in the centre of Leipzig. Keep the emergency routes clear and follow the instructions of the emergency services on site.A car struck several people in Grimmaische Straße and fled.The driver has been apprehended, and there is currently no further danger emanating from him. We will continue to provide updates.The police said that they were conducting an operation in the area and would be providing further updates.MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter Germany car ramming