An Afghan migrant has driven a vehicle into a left-wing Ver.di demonstration in Munich, killing one and injuring at least 20 people right before national elections.
Ver.di serving as the largest service sector union in the country and also routinely aligns itself with left-wing, pro-migration parties.
The attack will surely send political shockwaves through the country.
The attacker has already been arrested and no longer poses a threat. Currently, his motives are unknown. Police say he is an asylum seeker with a record for theft and other offenses.
There are multiple serious injuries and a toddler is currently fighting for his life.
JUST IN: Multiple injuries reported after a car plows through a Ver.di demonstration in Germany.
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Ver.di is the service sector union in the country.
Police say the act was intentional. No word yet on a motive. pic.twitter.com/RBh8sZdvP1
At around 10:30 a.m., the driver accelerated as he drove towards the crowd, striking multiple demonstrators.
There is a large-scale police operation ongoing along Seidl and Dachauer streets, which are the main streets leading into the city center from the northwest.
Tomorrow, representatives from around the world will be meeting for the Munich Security Conference, including world leaders.