{"id":371991,"date":"2026-07-26T03:52:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=371991"},"modified":"2026-07-26T03:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:22:27","slug":"mass-casualty-incident-declared-after-van-ploughs-into-crowd-at-berlin-pride-event-news-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/26\/mass-casualty-incident-declared-after-van-ploughs-into-crowd-at-berlin-pride-event-news-world\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Mass casualty incident’ declared after van ploughs into crowd at Berlin Pride event | News World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Several people have been injured at a Pride event in Berlin (Picture: Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

German police are overseeing a \u2018major operation\u2019 following a \u2018mass casualty incident\u2019 during which a vehicle ploughed into the gang at an LGBTQ+ event.<\/p>\n

At around 10pm, a van drove into crowds \u2018at high speed\u2019 before a suspect \u2018fled on foot\u2019 and a helicopter was deployed to light up the positioning and seek for the person.<\/p>\n

The annual Berlin Pride celebration, Christopher Street Day, has now been cancelled, with authorities urging people to avoid the realm and instructing those in attendance to \u2018evacuate\u2019.<\/p>\n

Greater than 40 emergency services personnel swarmed the scene to treat the injured at Tiergarten Park, near the Brandenburg Gate.<\/p>\n

On the time of writing, one one that was in a critical condition has died. 15 people have been injured, and a few have life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Police shared in an initial social media statement: \u2018We consider that a vehicle entered the Tiergarten Park and hit several people and injured them.<\/p>\n

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Wir sind mit zahlreichen Polizeikr\u00e4ften sowie Rettungskr\u00e4ften der Berliner Feuerwehr im Gro\u00dfen Tiergarten im Einsatz. Mutma\u00dflich ist hier ein Fahrzeug in den Tiergarten eingefahren, hat mehrere Personen angefahren und dabei verletzt. Die Verletzten werden aktuell von\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/emEBnpqVUF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Polizei Berlin (@polizeiberlin) July 25, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Emergency services swarmed the scene after the cancellation of Christopher Street Day celebrations (Picture: Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We’re \u200bsearching intensively for suspects.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Images show police, paramedics, and Berlin Fire Department rescue crews contained in the park, with an individual being carried into an ambulance on a stretcher.<\/p>\n

Tons of of 1000’s of individuals gathered in Germany\u2019s capital for the peaceful occasion, which also takes place in Switzerland.<\/p>\n

It’s one among Europe\u2019s largest Pride events and is held in memory of the Stonewall riots, which marked the primary major rebellion of LGBTQ+ people against police assaults on the Stonewall Inn bar.<\/p>\n

Over 150 cities in Germany hold annual CSD events, including Hamburg and Cologne.<\/p>\n

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The Pride celebrations began this afternoon in town (Picture: Fabian Sommer\/DPA via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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CSD is one among Europe\u2019s largest Pride events (Picture: Fabian Sommer\/DPA via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today\u2019s event began this afternoon with a parade in town before making its method to the park for the evening.<\/p>\n

Police haven’t confirmed whether the Pride event had been deliberately targeted.<\/p>\n

In response to the Tagesspiegel newspaper, a Michael Jackson show was underway when the event\u2019s immediate cancellation was announced.<\/p>\n

A member of the CSD board took to the stage and told the audience: \u2018Unfortunately, we’ve to finish the event prematurely because of a difficult situation.\u2019<\/p>\n

Then, on social media, a message was shared by organisers, reading: \u2018Please leave the premises calmly and in an orderly manner. Please avoid the Victory Column and the Tiergarten. Leave the premises within the direction of the fundamental train station.\u2019<\/p>\n

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