Fatal incident in Mannheim: Car races into a crowd - two dead!

Fatal incident in Mannheim: Car races into a crowd - two dead!

in Mannheim, Germany, there was a tragic incident on Monday, March 3, 2025, when a 40-year-old man raced into a crowd with a car. The incident occurred around 12:15 p.m. in the pedestrian zone of the city center, where numerous people were near the carnival market. Two people lost their lives-an 83-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man-and at least a dozen others were injured, including several seriously injured. Those affected were immediately taken to various hospitals. So far, details about the severity of the injuries have been unclear, as the police reported to support the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) and the public prosecutor to examine the case. According to Merkur , the driver was then arrested and then received injuries after he was injured with a shotgun.

Investigations and backgrounds

The first investigations show that no political or extremist background is suitable for the crime. Both the police and the public prosecutor assume that it is a “individual offender” who may have psychological problems. The man who comes from Rhineland-Palatinate was single and apparently lived alone. The authorities have taken extensive security measures to protect the population and encourage that there is no longer any danger. The Baden-Württemberg Interior Minister, Thomas Strobl, confirmed that there was no connection to extremism or terrorism and that the crime was targeted, but did not take place out of political motives, as it was Fireworld reported.

After the events, various cities, including Heidelberg, have canceled public events, including carnival parades. The horror and grief of this incident are deeply rooted in the community, and large safety precautions are taken to prevent similar incidents. The city center of Mannheim will withstand strict reviews for the next few days.