Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured when a driver rammed a car into a crowd of pedestrians in Leipzig, Germany on Monday evening, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred on Grimmaische Strasse, a pedestrian shopping street that leads into central Leipzig's main shopping area. Police arrested the 33-year-old driver at the scene following the attack.

Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung confirmed that a suspect was detained but said the motive for the incident remains unclear. Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation or the suspect's identity.

Multiple sources described the vehicle as an SUV that plowed into the crowd of bystanders. Emergency services responded to the scene to treat the injured and secure the area.

The attack adds to concerns about vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany, though officials have not indicated whether this was a targeted attack or accidental incident. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash.