Van plunges into Muslim worshippers in Germany's Altena, injuring five
A van used by an unknown person hit Muslim pedestrians in front of a mosque in Altena city of Germany's Westphalia province on Sunday.
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- Published Date: 12:00 | 10 June 2018
- Modified Date: 08:01 | 10 June 2018
A semi-open van used by an unknown driver plunged into the Muslim crowd in front of a mosque in Germany's Altena after the noon prayer on Sunday, leaving at least five worshippers seriously wounded.
The injured worshippers were taken to the hospital for immediate treatment.
The eyewitness told reporters following the incident that the unidentified driver hit the Muslim pedestrians returning from mosque after noon prayer.
The German authorities launched a probe related to the accident to bring to the open whether it is a terror attack.
The police officers declined to comment over the incident despite of insistent questions of the journalists.
The injured worshippers were taken to the hospital for immediate treatment.
The eyewitness told reporters following the incident that the unidentified driver hit the Muslim pedestrians returning from mosque after noon prayer.
The German authorities launched a probe related to the accident to bring to the open whether it is a terror attack.
The police officers declined to comment over the incident despite of insistent questions of the journalists.
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