At least 30 people were hurt when a car driven by an Afghan asylum seeker ploughed into a crowd in Munich, putting security back in focus before next week's federal election.

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At least 27 people were injured in a suspected car attack Thursday in Munich. Police arrested the ... The incident occurred in the city center, where members of a trade union had gathered for ...