Several dead after vehicle drives into crowd in Germany

German police have confirmed at least three people are dead and dozens injured around the Kiepenkerl statue in Munster's old town.

According to local media, a small truck drove into a seated group of people and there are unconfirmed reports that the driver might among the dead.

Germany's RP quotes Munster police saying "the driver killed himself" - although there have been no official reports.

According to the online edition of the Spiegel magazine, German authorities are "assuming" the incident was an attack.

Rescue helicopters have been sent to the surrounding area, with the injured being taken to hospitals or cared for in a designated zone.

Germany's RP has quoted Germany police saying they are "mourning for the victims and the injured".

"Fortunately so far we were always able to prevent attacks in advance, this time that hasn't happened," they are quoted saying.