A car rammed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 11 person and reportedly injuring upwards of 80 people.
Local German outlet, MDR, stated that the vehicle’s driver has been arrested, but Fox News reports that their identity and intent behind the event is unclear.
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The Magdeburg police took to X to write that “Extensive police operations are currently taking place at the Magdeburg Christmas market. The Christmas market in the city center is closed. Further reports will be made.”
BREAKING: Germany Christmas market terror attack suspect is reportedly a 50-year-old male from Saudi Arabia, was working as a doctor at the Magdeburg Clinic.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 20, 2024
Police now say they believe they found an explosive device in his car.
Here is everything we know:
– Explosive device… pic.twitter.com/MhxyNt5ve2
CNN reported German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s statement from social media which read, “We are at their side and at the side of the people of Magdeburg. My thanks go to the dedicated rescue workers in these anxious hours.”
Die Meldungen aus Magdeburg lassen Schlimmes erahnen.
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) December 20, 2024
Meine Gedanken sind bei den Opfern und ihren Angehörigen. Wir stehen an ihrer Seite und an der Seite der Magdeburgerinnen und Magdeburger. Mein Dank gilt den engagierten Rettungskräften in diesen bangen Stunden.
The loss of life, injury and panic caused by this devastating event is a call for us to pray for all of those who have been impacted by this tragedy.
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