Several injured when a car slams into them in the German city of Stuttgart. The driver is arrested

Authorities in Germany say a vehicle slammed into a group of pedestrians in the southwestern city of Stuttgart, injuring several people, some of them seriously

BERLIN — A vehicle crashed into a crowd of pedestrians in Stuttgart, Germany, causing multiple injuries, some severe, according to authorities. The driver was taken into custody at the scene.

The incident occurred at an above-ground train station in the heart of Stuttgart. While the fire department labeled it as an “accident,” police refrained from attributing a cause until further investigation.

The driver of the dark Mercedes involved in the collision was apprehended, as confirmed by a police spokesperson during a briefing with journalists from dpa news agency.

Authorities cordoned off the area for a thorough examination by emergency services, law enforcement, and forensic experts. Subway operations in the vicinity were halted as part of the ongoing investigation.

Evidence from the scene depicted gloves, blankets, and bags strewn near the SUV, capturing the aftermath of the tragic event.