German police confirmed people have died and been injured in the city of Muenster following reports that a van crashed into a crowd on Saturday afternoon, leaving three people dead and 30 injured.
Part of the old town is blocked by the police, the Rheinischen Post newspaper reported.
The newspaper also said, citing police sources, that the incident might be a terrorist attack.
“There are dead and injured. Please avoid the area,’’ Muenster police said on Twitter, urging people to refrain from speculations on the incident.
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