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24 Mar 2023 | 11:58 AM UTC

Germany: Police responding to an incident at Cologne Bonn Airport, March 24

Police responding to incident at Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne, Germany, March 24. Several people injured in airport parking area.

Warning

Event

Police are responding to an incident at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) March 24. A motorist reportedly drove into vehicles in the airport's P2 parking area. Several people have been injured. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the action was deliberate. The motive for the incident is unclear. The suspect has been detained by officials. There have been no reports of an ongoing threat or disruptions at the airport.

Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the impact area in the coming hours. Emergency response operations will likely result in localized ground travel disruptions.

Advice

Exercise caution in or near the impacted area in the coming hours. Plan for short-term localized ground travel disruptions. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Remain calm and nonconfrontational, and comply with authorities' directions.