At Least 28 Injured in Possible Attack in Munich Ahead of Security Conference Involving J.D. Vance
Feb 13, 2025
In Munich, Germany, something very sad happened. A car drove into a crowd of people. This happened on February 13, 2025. Many people were hurt. The police learned that 28 people were injured in this scary event. Among them, two were badly hurt.
The driver was a man 24 years old. He is from a country called Afghanistan. Police quickly caught him. They even fired a shot at the car to keep everyone safe. Thankfully, after they caught him, he could not hurt anyone else.
This accident happened right before a big meeting called the Munich Security Conference. Important leaders, including the U.S. Vice President, were going to be there. Officials wanted to know if this was an attack. Bavarian governor Markus Söder called it a terrible event and expressed his sadness.
After the crash, many emergency helpers came. They were like superheroes, rushing to help the injured people. They used helicopters and ambulances to make sure everyone got help fast. The Munich police promised to keep everyone updated on what was going on.
The Munich Security Conference organizers shared a message, saying they were sad about what happened. They wanted everyone to be careful and to listen to the police.
In the end, it was a tough day for many people in Munich. The police are still investigating to find out why this happened. It's a reminder to always pay attention and stay safe while out in the world. We hope all the people who were hurt will get better soon!