According to the Karlsruhe police, there was a hostage-taking in downtown Karlsruhe on Friday afternoon. The forces are in action with a large contingent.
A hostage-taking took place in downtown Karlsruhe on Friday afternoon. According to initial information from the police, the kidnapping happened in a pharmacy. There is no information about the number of people involved or whether there were any injuries. The police are in contact with the alleged hostage-taker or hostage-takers, according to a police spokesman.
“At the moment there is no danger for the population”
In Karlsruhe, the police are in a large-scale operation because of a hostage-taking.
Site in Karlsruhe is cordoned off over a wide area
The affected area near the fairground was cordoned off over a large area. Special forces are on their way to the site.
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