Car Crashes into Crowd Ahead of Munich Security Conference: 20 Injured

A car plowed into a crowd in Munich, injuring at least 20 people ahead of a high-profile security conference featuring U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Authorities detained the driver and are investigating whether it was an accident or deliberate act.

At least 20 people have sustained injuries after a car drove into a crowd in Munich on Thursday, as the city gears up for a major security conference. Police in the southern German city are now probing the circumstances surrounding the incident, which involved a Mini Cooper.

The driver of the car has been detained, and according to police statements on X, is not deemed to pose any further threat. Authorities have yet to determine whether the act was intentional or an accident due to driver error. "At least 20 people injured, some seriously and critically," a spokesperson for Munich police confirmed.

The Munich Security Conference, set to commence on Friday, will see the attendance of significant figures, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The city is in the spotlight, particularly with high security emphasis due to recent violent events and an impending federal election.