Police fire at vehicle that struck crowd in Neustadt am Rübenberge

Late on Monday night, a car rammed into a group of people in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Lower Saxony, leading police to fire at the vehicle after it drove away. The attack left four to five persons with injuries that vary from light to severe, all of whom were transported to a hospital and are reported to be out of immediate danger. Authorities received the emergency call just before midnight while conducting a general traffic control in the vicinity.

Initial investigations indicate the driver may have been acquainted with those in the crowd. The police deployment included a large number of officers and an aerial helicopter, but the suspect vehicle could not be stopped at the time. The police spokesperson confirmed the victims' conditions and noted that further details are still being gathered.