Berlin, Europe Brief News – A man drove a rental car into several pedestrians in a parking garage at Germany’s Cologne Bonn Airport on Friday, police said.
The motorist injured “five or six” people and collided with several vehicles.
A police spokesperson said there were indications that the man had mental health issues.
“It appears he intentionally rammed several cars and pedestrians, who were able to jump out of his way,” according to the spokesperson.
Police say the 57-year-old also injured two officers while resisting arrest. He was then taken to a Cologne hospital where he is undergoing psychological analysis before he is taken to a psychiatric hospital.
No one’s life was in danger, police said, and the injuries were considered mostly minor. The man also drove into several cars.
Christoph Gilles, for the local police, said: “He rammed several vehicles with a black rental van.”
An Audi A5 was smashed with “full force” as the man drove through the barrier system which controlled the car park entrance.
A Kia and a Volvo were also hit, Mr Gilles adds.
The suspect is going to be admitted to a closed psychiatric ward.
No further details on Friday morning’s incident were immediately available.
Local media reported that the man resisted arrested before eventually being overpowered by cops.
“He apparently drove towards several cars and pedestrians, who were able to avoid him,” said a police spokesman, quoted by Bild.
