at most six people Reported dead and dozens of Others were injured after a car slams in high speed To the Carnival revelers early on Sunday in a small village in The mayor stated that southern Belgium. Authorities said the incident did not appear to be extremist attack.
“At this point, there are no items to indicate that attack Prosecutor Damien Verhein told A news conspiracy.
Jacques Joubert, Mayor of Neighboring town of No Louvier, he said between 150-200 people They are assembled to prepare for Annual Folklore Parade, including costumes and drums, when vehicle Back.
“Speeding car drove into the crowd… driver then continue on his way, said Joubert.
the two people Driving a car, which was later intercepted. The police said it was local people in They are in their thirties and were not known to the police before.
crowd of over 100 . collected in Strépy-Bracquegnies, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of Brussels, Sunday dawn for The start of celebrations of The carnival that was abandoned for two years because of of COVID-19.
Media reports said that crash It may be caused by car who was being chased by the police. Police denied media Reports car was involved in high speed chase.
“what should It has been great party “It has turned into a tragedy,” Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden said.
