8 injured in Stuttgart after car drives into crowd

BERLIN -- Eight people were injured, including three seriously, on Friday after a car drove into a group of pedestrians in the city center of Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, according to local police.

The incident occurred in the Olgaeck area of the Stuttgart-Mitte district. Both the police and the fire department were responding to the event.

Local police confirmed the victim figures in an update, adding that at least one person required resuscitation. Rescue operations were ongoing, the police stated.

According to the authorities, there is currently no indication of an attack or an intentional act. It was believed to be a tragic traffic accident.

The driver of the involved SUV was arrested, who is reported to be a 42-year-old man.

Police had assured the public that there was no further danger related to the incident.