Berlin Pride Cancelled After Vehicle Hits Crowd

Several people were injured at Berlin's annual Pride celebrations on Saturday after a vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd near Tiergarten park, according to police.

Vehicle Incident at Pride Event

Emergency services responded to the scene in the city centre, where the injured were being treated. Police said the exact number of casualties had not yet been confirmed.

Police Launch Manhunt

Authorities said an intensive manhunt was under way and urged people to avoid the area while the operation continued.

In a statement posted on social media, police said they believed a vehicle had entered Tiergarten park, struck several people and caused multiple injuries.

A large number of police officers and fire department rescue units were deployed to the scene as the emergency response continued.

Pride Event Cancelled

Organisers cancelled the remainder of the annual Christopher Street Day celebrations following the incident.

Images from the scene showed a heavy emergency services presence, with at least one injured person being taken away by ambulance on a stretcher.

Earlier in the day, large crowds had joined the Pride parade through central Berlin before gathering near Tiergarten park for evening events.

Police have not released further details about the vehicle or the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

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26 July 2026