Stuttgart Car Crash Injures Eight, Not Deemed Deliberate

On May 2, 2025, a dark-colored Mercedes SUV drove into a crowd near the Olgaeck tram station in central Stuttgart, Germany, injuring at least eight people, several of them seriously. Authorities arrested the driver at the scene and stated there is currently no evidence of a deliberate attack, describing the incident as a tragic traffic accident. Emergency services cordoned off the area, suspended public transit, and launched an investigation. Witnesses are being interviewed, and major traffic disruptions continue in the city center. Officials noted recent similar incidents in Germany but emphasized this case appears accidental. The public was advised to avoid the area while police operations are ongoing.