Germany: Officials confirm three fatalities in Münster car-ramming incident /update 2

Event

Authorities confirmed at approximately 20:40 (local time) that two people were killed and another 20 wounded in the vehicle-ramming incident in Münster on Saturday, April 7. The driver of the van, who has been identified as a German citizen, killed himself after driving into a crowd of people near the Kiepenkerl restaurant at approximately 16:45. Officials are still investigating the incident but have said that currently there is no indication of an Islamic extremist motive. Police are continuing to ask people to avoid the inner city area. Details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in Münster are advised to avoid the area of the incident, obey all instructions issued by the local authorities, and report any suspicious objects or behavior.