Police were called to a bank in a small town in western Germany on Friday to deal with a hostage situation in which the driver of an armored van carrying cash was being held, authorities said.
Incident Details
Regional police reported that they were alerted to the situation at the Volksbank branch in Sinzig, a town of about 17,000 people in the Rhine valley near Koblenz, at approximately 9 a.m. local time.
Late Friday morning, authorities stated they believe there are "several perpetrators and hostages" inside the bank, and the driver of the armored van is among the hostages. In a social media post, police described the situation as "static."
Public Safety
Police emphasized that there is no risk to individuals outside a cordon established around the scene. The area has been secured, and authorities are working to resolve the incident peacefully.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
