Car crashes into gates of Angela Merkel’s office

Car crashes into gates of Angela Merkel’s office ahead of German leader’s meeting to discuss extending lockdown

A car was seen crashing into the gate of the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today, a Reuters witness said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Merkel was scheduled to be hosting a video conference of German state premiers on Wednesday morning, at which an extension to the lockdown and further steps to combat the coronavirus pandemic were due to be discussed. 

A car crashed into the gates of German chancellor Angela Merkel’s office in Berlin today