Germany: Casualties reported after vehicle drives into pedestrian zone in Trier December 1

Event

Emerging reports indicate that at least two people have been killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove into a pedestrian area of Trier on Tuesday, December 1. Police have stated that the driver of the vehicle has since been arrested. Further details are awaited.

A heightened security presence and associated disruptions to transportation are likely in the area of the incident while police carry out operations.

Advice

Those in the Trier area are advised to avoid the area of the incident, monitor the situation, and heed all instructions issued by local authorities.