A car has reportedly hit multiple people.

17:29, Mon, May 4, 2026 Updated: 17:29, Mon, May 4, 2026

Leipzig car crash

The car involved in Leipzig car crash (Image: X)

Two people have been killed and two severely ‌injured after a car crashed into a crowd in Germany, according to local reports. The incident took place in central Leipzig, eastern Germany, where the vehicle ploughed into pedestrians.

Leipzig ​police confirmed there were injuries from a driving car ​but could not ​give release details. A driver has been detained, Saxony Police said, after local media reported a damaged Volkswagen SUV ⁠with a person on top of the vehicle was seen speeding through a pedestrian zone. The incident took place on Grimmaische Street, a major shopping street that connects several landmarks with Leipzig's market square.

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5 mins ago17:29 Lauran O'Toole

Leipzig's Mayor calls incident 'shocking'

Leipzig's Mayor Burkhard Jung has called the incident "shocking".

"It’s shocking. All I can do right now is express my solidarity with the victims’ families," Jung told reporters at the scene.

"Everything else will have to be determined by the work of the police and investigative authorities", he added.

9 mins ago17:25 Lauran O'Toole

Car involved in crash pictured

Here is an image of the car involved in the crash.

The car involved in the crash

The car involved in the crash (Image: X)

17 mins ago17:17 Lauran O'Toole

Full police statement

Polizei Sachsen has issued the following statement:

"Currently, a police operation is taking place in the center of Leipzig.

"Keep the emergency routes clear and follow the instructions of the emergency services on site. A car struck several people in Grimmaische Straße and fled.

"The driver has been apprehended, and there is currently no further danger emanating from him. We will continue to provide updates."

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22 mins ago17:12 Lauran O'Toole

Driver detained confirm police

Police have confirmed that a car struck several people in Grimmaische Street.

The driver has now been detained.

We will share the full police statement shortly.

24 mins ago17:10 Lauran O'Toole

Eight reported injured

At least eight people are reported to have been injured, German tabloid Bild says.

26 mins ago17:08 Lauran O'Toole

Incident took place on major shopping street

The incident took place on Grimmaische Street, a major shopping street that connects several landmarks with Leipzig's market square.

28 mins ago17:06 Lauran O'Toole

Damaged Volkswagen SUV seen speeding with person on top

A damaged Volkswagen SUV, with a person on top, was seen speeding through a pedestrian zone, local broadcaster Radio Leipzig reported.

33 mins ago17:01 Lauran O'Toole

Two severely ‌injured

Two further people are severly injured, local ​broadcaster MDR reported, citing police.

39 mins ago16:55 Lauran O'Toole

Two dead after car rams into crowd

Two people have been killed, according to local broadcaster MDR.

42 mins ago16:52 Lauran O'Toole

Several people injured, say police

Several people have been injured, according to the police. 

44 mins ago16:50 Lauran O'Toole

Good afternoon

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A car has crashed into a group of people in Leipzig's city centre, according to reports.

We will provide you with live updates as and when we receive them.