The city center of Magdeburg in Germany has been completely shut down after a person drove a car into a crowd of people at the Christmas market.
The police authorities are conducting extensive investigations related to this attack. So far, two victims have been confirmed, and according to information, the figures may be higher due to the large number of injured.
The German media "Bild" said that "initially several deaths were reported, but now the figures are contradictory".
The attack is being considered terrorist, while the attack has also been condemned by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders.
A 50-year-old man, who German media say is from Saudi Arabia, has been arrested for the attack.
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At least 11 people were killed when a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, the German media "Bild" reported, while over 60 others were injured.
The suspect who hit the crowd with a car has been arrested, while the police authorities have undertaken a wider investigation operation. The case was condemned by the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz.
The witnesses announced that the BMW type vehicle was driven directly into the crowd, in the direction of the municipality building.
He passed about 400 meters near the people where they were standing, he was arrested immediately afterwards. The author of this attack is said to be a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia.
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(20:48) - A car has crashed into a crowd of people at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, leaving at least one person dead and several injured. the BBC reported on Friday.
The driver of the car has been arrested, while the police authorities are conducting an extensive investigation on this case.
The market is currently closed.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also reacted to the attack. He said that he stands with the families of the victims.
"We stand by them and with all the residents of Magdeburg. My thanks to all the emergency services in these difficult hours", he declared.
