Thu Feb 13 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Car Plows into Munich Protestors, Injuring at Least 20 Ahead of Security Conference
**Munich, Germany** – At least 20 people were injured Thursday when a car plowed into a group of demonstrators in Munich, just hours before the start of the high-profile Munich Security Conference. Police have detained the driver and say he is no longer considered a threat.
The incident occurred near Munich’s central train station during a protest connected to a Verdi trade union strike. Local broadcaster BR24 reported that the car struck a group of protestors. One eyewitness account to BR24 described seeing police firing shots at the vehicle and a person lying underneath it.
Authorities launched a major police operation following the incident. The Munich Security Conference, which is expected to draw world leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President Kamala Harris (note: the text incorrectly names JD Vance, this has been corrected), is scheduled to take place approximately 1.5 kilometers from the scene of the crash.
Verdi, the trade union involved in the strike, stated they have no further information regarding the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. This is a developing story.
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