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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Car Rams Protesters in Munich, Injuring 20 Ahead of Security Summit
Caption: Car Rams Protesters in Munich, Injuring 20 Ahead of Security Summit. A car plowed into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 20 people, according to police reports. The incident occurred just hours before world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance, were set to arrive in the city for the Munich Security Conference. Authorities quickly launched a large-scale response near the central train station, detaining the driver, who they later confirmed was no longer a threat. The victims were part of a protest organized by the Verdi union, representing employees of local childcare services on strike over stalled wage negotiations. Local broadcaster BR24 reported that some witnesses saw police firing at the vehicle as it struck protesters. One eyewitness recounted seeing a man trapped under the car and attempting to open the vehicle’s locked doors before turning to help the injured. Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter expressed his shock at the attack, stating, “I am deeply shaken. My thoughts are with the injured.” The police are continuing their investigation into the incident but have yet to confirm the motive behind the attack. The location of the crash was just over a mile from the site of the high-profile Munich Security Conference, raising security concerns ahead of the event. Verdi union officials said they had no further details but emphasized their focus on supporting those affected. This was the latest information available at the time of publication. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and updates may follow as the situation develops. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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