Several killed in apparent vehicle attack in Munster, Germany

Several people were killed and about 20 reported injured, some critically, after a man drove a small truck into a group of people outside a restaurant in Munster, Germany, on Saturday. The Associated Press reports authorities said three are dead.

The driver shot himself after the crash near the city's historic center. He has not been identified, nor have the victims. Police have indicated they are not searching for additional suspects and are "assuming" the crash was an intentional attack, though they do not have confirmation on that point. Officers are reportedly examining a "suspicious object" found in the vehicle.

"We cannot speculate about the motive at this stage, but it is clear that the man who committed suicide drove a light truck into a larger group of people today," said a Munster police representative. "There are dead and wounded; please avoid the area."

In December of 2016, a man rammed an 18-wheeler into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people. London and Nice, France, also suffered vehicle attacks in 2016 and 2017. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for all three incidents.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more details become available.