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Stolen Truck In Germany Under Investigation For Terrorist Attack.

By George Stephens • Published: 08 Oct 2019 • 12:54

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A stolen truck ploughed into cars in the centre of the German city of Limburg on Monday leaving several people injured, police said, adding that the driver had been detained.

Police said in a statement,

“Based on what we have learned and several witness accounts, the man seized control of the truck at about 5:20 pm, Soon after, the truck slammed into cars waiting at a stoplight near the main railway station of Limburg in Hesse state, “crushing them together. Several people are being treated in hospital and the driver, who is in custody, was slightly injured”

Police have put the number of people hurt at 12 including one person in a critical condition.

A possible act of terrorism is being investigated as the investigation continues. Police searched a flat in Langen south of Frankfurt early this morning saying it was linked to what had happened in Limburg.