Deaths, injuries as car plows into Christmas market in Germany

Car crashes into Magdeburg Christmas market; at least 11 dead and 60-80 injured. Driver arrested, extensive police response ongoing.

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6 months ago

December 21, 2024

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At least two people have died and many others injured after a car drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.

The incident occurred as crowds gathered at the market, with a black car crashing into people and causing panic among attendees.

Footage from the scene shows bodies and debris scattered in the aftermath.

Police have confirmed that the driver has been arrested following the incident.

Video footage allegedly captures the moment German police arrested the Saudi national responsible for the ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg earlier tonight. pic.twitter.com/XSPeYyVceh

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 20, 2024

Authorities have confirmed two dead and at least 15 people seriously injured after tonight’s attack.

Police say they are unable to rule out further deaths, and some German news outlets have the death toll considerably higher than the official figure. A total of 68 people have suffered injuries.

The Saxony-Anhalt state premier has said the man arrested following the Christmas market attack in Germany was a doctor from Saudi Arabia.

The Premier of Saxony-Anhalt described the event as “terrible,” particularly during the Christmas season.

Magdeburg is located approximately 100 miles west of Berlin.

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Gegenwärtig finden auf dem Magdeburger Weihnachtsmarkt umfangreiche Einsatzmaßnahmen der Polizei statt. Der Weihnachtsmarkt in der Innenstadt ist geschlossen. Es wird nachberichtet.

— Polizei Magdeburg (@Polizei_MD) December 20, 2024

60-80 people injured

Local fire and emergency services report that between 60 and 80 people sustained injuries due to the crash.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, commending the efforts of rescue workers at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, with extensive police measures implemented in the area.

This event has raised concerns regarding safety at public gatherings during festive periods.

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