Driver hits crowd in Munich, injuring 20 

BERLIN — A driver drove a car into a crowd in Munich, Germany, on Thursday, injuring at least 20 people.

Police said the driver was detained and no longer presented a danger.

The incident took place as members of a service workers’ union held a demonstration. 

Authorities said two of the people hurt had serious injuries.

It was not immediately clear if the incident was intentional or an accident.

The city is due to host the Munich Security Conference beginning Friday.

Conference organizers issued a statement saying they were “deeply saddened” by the incident.

Some information for this report was provided by The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse and Reuters.

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