At least two people have died after a car rammed into a crowd of people in Germany, according to the mayor of Leipzig.
The incident occurred on Grimmaische Street, a shopping street that connects several landmarks with Leipzig’s market square.
Images from the scene show a number of emergency service vehicles and personnel in the street as crowds of onlookers gather to watch on.
A damaged Volkswagen SUV with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through a pedestrian zone, local broadcaster Radio Leipzig reported.
The broadcaster cited eyewitnesses as saying there were several bodies reportedly covered with sheets as well as a stabbing.
According to Leipzig’s mayor, Burkhard Jung, there were two fatalities and the perpetrator has now been apprehended.
In a video message posted by local media outlet Leipziger Volkszeitung, Mr Jung said: ‘We don’t know the motivation. We don’t know anything about the culprit.’
However, there have been conflicting reports in Germany with the DPA saying they were informed there had been no fatalities.
Rescue workers stand next to a damaged car that has crashed into several people in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday, May 4, 2026
Several people have been injured after a car was believed to have rammed into a crowd of people in the German city of Leipzig
A helicopter of the DRF, German emergency medical services flies overhead at the scene where a Volkswagen SUV ploughed into people on a street leaving at least two dead and several injured
A policeman stands next to a body bag after a car rammed into a crowd of people
Saxony Police took to X to provide an update. ‘Currently, a police operation is taking place in the center of#Leipzig. Keep the emergency routes clear and follow the instructions of the emergency services on site.
‘A car struck several people in Grimmaische Straße and fled. The driver has been apprehended, and there is currently no further danger emanating from him. We will continue to provide updates’.
On X, one apparent witness said: ‘Just now, a car sped through the city center Leipzig. Everyone jumped out of the way and seems to be just shocked. On-site resuscitation’.
Several people have been injured, according to police and local media reports.
Emergency services are currently at the scene and the situation is still developing. Leipzig police confirmed that there were injuries from a driving car but could not give more details.
Local media has reported that local hospitals are preparing for a ‘massive influx of injured’ following the car ramming.
The incident occurred on Grimmaische Straße in the city center. The area between Augustusplatz and Ritterstraße has been cordoned off
Images from the scene show a number of emergency service vehicles and personnel in the street as crowds of onlookers gather to watch on
Footage captured what appears to be the vehicle following the smash
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