A car drove into a crowd during the Christopher Street Day Pride parade in Berlin late Saturday night, injuring several people and prompting organizers to cancel the event, according to reports from local media and emergency services.
Berlin Pride Incident Details and Police Response
The incident occurred at approximately 22:00 on Saturday evening, as reported by Bild. An eyewitness told the publication that a white van drove into the Tiergarten park at high speed. The event took place during Christopher Street Day, Berlin’s annual Pride celebration, which had drawn hundreds of thousands of people into the streets, according to the German news agency DPA.
Following the crash, Berlin police launched a major operation in the area, which was immediately cordoned off. Authorities confirmed that emergency personnel were treating the injured on site while officers began an intensive search for suspects. “The injured are now being treated by rescue personnel. We are now intensively searching for people suspected of being involved in the incident,” the Berlin police wrote on X.
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Parade Evacuation and Emergency Measures
Shortly after the incident, organizers announced the cancellation of the parade. Large screens near the Brandenburger Gate displayed the word “Evakuering” (Evacuation). In an Instagram post, officials instructed attendees to leave the area in a calm and orderly manner. The public was specifically advised to avoid the Victory Column and the Tiergarten, and to move toward the central train station.
A spokesperson for the Berlin fire department stated that 44 personnel from various emergency services were deployed to the scene to handle the response and assist the injured. The exact background and motive for the incident remain under investigation as police continue their search for potential perpetrators.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the incident at Berlin Pride happen?
According to Bild, the incident occurred at around 22:00 on Saturday evening during the Christopher Street Day celebrations.
What happened during the Berlin Pride parade?
A white van drove into the Tiergarten park at high speed, injuring several people. Eyewitness accounts and police reports confirmed that emergency responders treated the injured at the scene while a major manhunt was initiated.
Was the Pride parade canceled?
Yes. Organizers announced the cancellation of the parade shortly after the incident, displaying evacuation notices on screens near the Brandenburger Gate and urging attendees via social media to leave the area safely.
How many emergency personnel responded to the scene?
According to a spokesperson for the fire department, 44 personnel from various emergency services were deployed to the location.
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