By Anadolu staff
BERLIN (AA) - A car drove into a group of pedestrians in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart, injuring at least three people, authorities said Friday.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. local time in the city center when a black SUV drove into a crowd, according to local media reports. Police confirmed to Focus online magazine that they have arrested the driver.
At least three people were injured in the incident, police sources said, noting that the number could rise. Several victims sustained serious injuries, according to officers.
“The area has been cordoned off extensively, and injured persons are being treated at the scene,” Stuttgart fire department said in a statement on social media.
Police have not disclosed whether the incident was an accident or deliberate, and did not immediately release information about potential motives, the driver's identity, or other details.