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Dec 2020
13:36 UTC

Germany Tactical: Security operations ongoing following vehicular ramming on Simeonstrasse in Trier during afternoon hours (local time) on December 1; avoid nonessential travel

Please be advised

  • According to emerging reports, two people have been killed and several injured following a vehicular ramming on Simeonstrasse near Hauptmarkt, the pedestrian zone in the city of Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate during the afternoon hours (local time) on December 1.
  • The driver has been reportedly arrested. The motive for the incident remains unknown as of writing. Reports indicate that the Hauptmarkt area has been cordoned off, with emergency authorities currently at the scene of the incident.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Trier on December 1 are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of the aforementioned location due to the ongoing incident and security operation.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Trier, Germany
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • According to emerging reports, two people have been killed and several injured following a vehicular ramming on Simeonstrasse near Hauptmarkt, the pedestrian zone in the city of Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate during the afternoon hours (local time) on December 1.
  • The driver has been reportedly arrested. The motive for the incident remains unknown as of writing. Reports indicate that the Hauptmarkt area has been cordoned off, with emergency authorities currently at the scene of the incident.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Trier on December 1 are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of the aforementioned location due to the ongoing incident and security operation.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Trier, Germany
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible