The Berlin Pride event, one of Europe's largest gay-themed festivals, was cut short after a car drove into crowds. Police said a hunt for suspects was underway following the episode. Authorities did not immediately specify the number of injuries or whether the incident was intentional.
The annual Christopher Street Day celebration draws hundreds of thousands of participants to the German capital. Organizers halted the parade and urged attendees to remain calm as emergency services responded.
Investigators were examining whether the driver acted deliberately or lost control. The incident cast a shadow over the festival, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
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