The car must have run into a crowd during the celebration of Roses Monday, one of the holidays during the German carnival season. Police have not yet commented on the injury situation, but German Frankfurter Rundschau writes that at least 15 people are injured.
The incident happened around 2.30 pm local time. It is still unclear if this is an accident or a conscious collision.
Frankfurter Rundschau refers to witnesses who state that the car - a silver-colored combi - must have driven past a barrier and then accelerated towards the crowd.
A large police operation is underway at the scene. According to German police, the driver could be arrested on the spot. They have not yet commented on the injury situation or what caused the collision.
The text is updated.