A driver plowed through a crowded pedestrian zone on Monday afternoon in central Leipzig, in eastern Germany, killing at least two people and severely injuring two others, according to the police.

A car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre of the eastern German city of Leipzig yesterday, killing two people and injuring several others, authorities said.

Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.