Vehicle attack at Berlin Pride kills one, injures 16, manhunt launched

Berlin police are investigating a vehicle‑ramming attack that took place on Saturday during the city’s Pride parade, in which a driver ploughed a car into a crowd of participants. The incident, reported by FRANCE 24 correspondent Nick Holdsworth, resulted in one fatality and left 16 others injured, according to emergency services. The attack occurred in the central district where the parade route passes, prompting an immediate lockdown of the area and the deployment of medical teams to treat the victims.

Authorities have opened a criminal investigation, with investigators collecting evidence from the scene and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the driver and determine a motive. Berlin’s mayor condemned the act as a “hate‑driven violence” and expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, while the federal government pledged support for the ongoing inquiry. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward as the city mourns the loss and works to ensure the safety of future public events.