A police operation is under way in the centre of the German city of Mannheim as people have been urged to avoid the area.
A police statement said: “Currently, a police operation is taking place in the city center of Mannheim, in the area of Wasserturm/Plankenkopf.
“Police and rescuers are on the way. Further information is not yet available. In this context, there may be temporary traffic disruptions in the inner city.”
One local media outlet is reporting that a car drove into a group of pedestrians.
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