Fri May 02 19:13:54 UTC 2025: ## German Car Crash Injures Eight; Police Rule Out Attack
**Stuttgart, Germany (May 3, 2025)** – A car crashed into a crowd in Stuttgart, Germany on Friday evening, injuring eight people, three seriously. Police have arrested the driver and stated that their investigation indicates the incident was a tragic accident, despite recent heightened security concerns following several car-ramming attacks in other German cities.
The incident occurred around 5:50 pm in the Olgaeck district. A black Mercedes G-class vehicle struck a group of pedestrians, including what witnesses described as a woman with a pushchair. Emergency services responded swiftly, with at least one person requiring resuscitation at the scene. The three most seriously injured were transported to the hospital, while others received treatment on-site. Images from the scene showed debris scattered on the road and a damaged pushchair.
Stuttgart police have urged residents to avoid the city center due to significant traffic disruption. While German security forces remain on high alert following previous attacks in Magdeburg and Munich, Stuttgart police explicitly stated on X (formerly Twitter) that their investigation suggests the Stuttgart incident was an accident.
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