BERLIN, March 3 (Xinhua) -- One person has been confirmed dead, and several others were injured after a car plowed into a crowd in downtown Mannheim, a city in southwestern Germany, on Monday, local police said.

A suspect was arrested following an immediate search operation, authorities confirmed.

Police have not yet disclosed the exact number of the injured or the severity of their conditions. Earlier, they said on the social media platform X that a police operation and emergency response were underway.

According to local media, the vehicle involved was a black SUV, with reports describing visible debris scattered at the scene.

It remains unclear whether the incident was an accident or an attack. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the city center and use alternative routes, warning of a potential threat. Enditem

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