Car driven into crowd at Berlin Pride leaves several injured with life-threatening injuries; police say manhunt underway
Florian NathBildBerlin Police

Car driven into crowd at Berlin Pride leaves several injured with life-threatening injuries; police say manhunt underway

A vehicle drove into a crowd at Berlin Pride, injuring several people, some critically, shortly before 22:00 local time. Police have launched a manhunt for the driver, while the annual Christopher Street Day event has been cancelled amid a major police operation in the area.

BBC BBC+1 source25 July 2026 · 22:33 UTC
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Several people have life-threatening injuries after a vehicle drove into a crowd at Berlin's Tiergarten park during the annual Pride event, Christopher Street Day, shortly before 22:00 local time.1231314151617

Eyewitnesses reported that a white van sped into the crowd, prompting a significant police response.

Police spokesperson Florian Nath confirmed that numerous individuals were injured, with some requiring resuscitation at the scene.

The incident led to the immediate cancellation of the Pride march, with organizers urging attendees to evacuate calmly.

A major police operation is underway, with authorities conducting a high-priority search for one or more suspects involved in the incident.7891819212223

Initial reports suggest that the driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leading to an intensive manhunt in the area surrounding the iconic Brandenburg Gate.

Police have not disclosed the exact number of injuries but confirmed that one person has died as a result of the incident, according to reports from German newspaper Bild.

The situation remains fluid as emergency responders continue to treat the injured and search for the perpetrator.

The incident has shocked the community, with many expressing their grief and outrage over the violence at a celebration meant to promote love and acceptance.

Key Insight
“The vehicle struck people on Ahornsteig road in Tiergarten park shortly before 22:00 local time, prompting the cancellation of the Christopher Street Day parade and an evacuation at Brandenburg Gate. Police described the injuries as 'numerous' with several people being reanimated at the scene, and a manhunt for suspects remains ongoing.”
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“The incident happened at the Tiergarten park shortly before 22:00 local time”
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