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Car Rams Pedestrians in Germany, Injuring Several
A BMW was driven deliberately into a group of people near Hanover shortly before midnight Monday, police said. Four to five people were injured.
- 4 to 5 people hurt, some seriously but not life-threatening
- Nearby police on a routine traffic check fired shots at the car
- An unknown number of suspects fled on foot and remain at large
- Damaged cars showed flat tires, a smashed window and bullet holes
Why it matters: Police say those involved knew each other and the group was likely targeted. The suspects have not been caught.
- Police say the patrol's intervention prevented further harm
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Center coverage, 1 sources: The center frames it as a regional car-ramming incident, stressing police findings that the attack was targeted.
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Right coverage, 2 sources: The right leads with the ramming and the police gunfire, presenting it as a breaking dramatic incident.
What’s next: A police spokesperson said the sequence of events and the roles of those involved are still under investigation.
- Forensic analysis is ongoing
- Who are the suspects, and what was their relationship to the victims?
- How many people were in the BMW?
- Did any police shots hit the occupants?
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