Authorities did not immediately disclose the number of injuries or the condition of those hurt. Berlin police spokespersons said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are reviewing surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts. There was no immediate information about the vehicle’s occupants or a possible motive.
Photos from the scene showed emergency responders assisting individuals on the park path, with bystanders nearby. The Pride event is reported to be a Christopher Street Day celebration, a common naming for Pride demonstrations in Germany, often featuring marches through central areas of Berlin.
City officials urged people in the vicinity to avoid the area as investigators conducted scene processing. It was not clear whether the attack is being treated as intentional or accidental, and no suspects had been publicly identified at the time of the latest update.
Berlin has hosted large Pride events annually, drawing participants and spectators from across Germany and beyond. The incident prompted a pause or rerouting of some parade activities while authorities secured the area and tended to the injured.
Police and municipal spokespeople did not immediately release additional details regarding potential injuries, evacuation orders, or the status of the Pride march’s route. Officials indicated that information would be shared as it becomes available and emphasized ongoing cooperation with emergency services.
Further updates were expected as investigators continued their work and more information came to light about how the vehicle came to be in contact with pedestrians along the Tiergarten corridor near the parade path. The city’s response teams remained on standby to manage any subsequent developments related to the incident.