Vehicle ploughs into Berlin LGBTQ+ event, multiple injured, driver flees

On Saturday, a vehicle ploughed into a crowd attending an LGBTQ+ Pride event in Tiergarten Park, Berlin, leaving several people injured. According to the BBC, the driver fled the scene immediately after the crash, prompting a large-scale police search and a security lockdown of the surrounding area. Emergency services treated multiple victims on site, while authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid the park as the investigation continues. Organisers of the annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade announced its cancellation pending the outcome of the probe. Police have not yet released the exact number of casualties or determined whether the act was deliberate or accidental.

For Nigerians, the incident raises safety concerns for those traveling or living abroad, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community who may face heightened risks in certain regions. It also underscores the importance of staying informed about local security alerts when attending large public events overseas.

If you have travel plans to Germany or similar events, check the latest travel advisories from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stay clear of the affected area until authorities declare it safe, and follow updates from reliable news sources or local embassy alerts.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/26/many-injured-as-vehicle-ploughs-into-crowd-at-berlin-lgbt-event/