Police and news outlets have reported an incident at the Hauptbahnhof in Munich, Germany, where a vehicle drove into a crowd, injuring several people. The driver of the vehicle is currently in custody.
In response to the situation, U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid the area around the Hauptbahnhof. Individuals are encouraged to monitor local media for further updates and inform friends and family about their safety.
The U.S. Consulate General in Munich has provided contact information for assistance: +49-89-2888-580 during business hours and +49-89-2888-0 after hours. Inquiries can also be sent via email to ACSMunich@state.gov. Additional resources and updates can be found on their website at https://de.usembassy.gov.
For more information regarding travel in Germany, individuals can visit travel.state.gov/Germany or enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security updates.