Twelve people were injured, two critically, when an elderly man lost control of his car and hit pedestrians and a cyclist near a bridge in Copenhagen. Police have ruled out terrorism and are investigating whether the car’s electric nature played a role. Witnesses received psychological support.

Twelve individuals were injured when they were struck by a car near a bridge crossing in Copenhagen, authorities confirmed. Among the injured, two are reported to be in critical condition, while the others sustained varying degrees of injury.

The incident occurred when an elderly man, behind the wheel of the car, reportedly lost control and collided with several pedestrians and a cyclist, causing widespread panic in the area. Local police quickly arrived at the scene and ruled out any possibility that the event was linked to a terrorist attack.

"This was a traffic accident, albeit a particularly violent one, resulting in numerous injuries," a police spokesperson told local newspaper BT. Authorities have opened an investigation into the accident, including whether the car’s electric nature might have contributed to the loss of control, though no definitive conclusions have been drawn yet.

In the aftermath, several witnesses to the distressing scene were offered psychological assistance to help them cope with the emotional impact of witnessing the traumatic event. Police continue to examine the situation, focusing on any factors that could have influenced the crash.