Freiberg

Philipp Preißler, the mayor of Freiberg in Saxony, has made his first public statement in some time, posting on Instagram. The Sächsische Zeitung reports on the message, which marks the end of a public silence by the local politician. Residents and local media are watching closely for what he had to say and whether he will face further questions.

Regional broadcaster SWR reports that several people were seriously injured in accidents in the Stuttgart area, including Freiberg in the Ludwigsburg district. Details about the circumstances, the number of vehicles involved and the victims' conditions have not yet been released. Residents are following the reports as emergency services responded to the scene.