Car mows down shoppers at German Christmas market (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
An automobile has driven into a group of people in Magdeburg, Germany, reportedly injuring 60 to 80 people Read Full Article at RT.com
AFP reports that between 60 and 80 people have been injured in the incident
A dark BMW plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening, injuring between 60 and 80 people, according to emergency services. Authorities have confirmed the incident as a suspected terrorist attack, and the driver was arrested at the scene.
The attack occurred at 7:04pm local time. near the city’s historic town hall, causing chaos as panicked shoppers fled in all directions. Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle driving directly into the crowd, leaving several people lying injured on the ground as paramedics rushed to help. Medical tents were quickly set up, and tram services were suspended.
“This is a terrible event, especially now in the days before Christmas,” said Saxony-Anhalt’s Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff, who traveled to Magdeburg to assess the situation. “The pictures are terrible,” added city spokesman Michael Reif.
Authorities have closed the Christmas market and are urging the public to avoid the area. “Please let emergency services do their work and leave the market in an orderly manner,” organizers warned on Instagram.
German political leaders expressed shock and offered condolences. “This is very depressing news from Magdeburg,” wrote CDU leader Friedrich Merz on X, while AfD’s Alice Weidel called the attack “shocking” and asked, “When will this madness end?”
The investigation into the driver’s identity and motive is ongoing. Further updates on casualties and the situation are expected.
One unconfirmed video circulating on social media shows the car plowing into the crowded market.
Die Fachkraft von Magdeburg..... pic.twitter.com/NDZiWaiRBw— Daniel (@DanielD19662449) December 20, 2024
Another shows people lying on the ground and a massive police presence in the area. The authenticity of this video has also not been confirmed.
Was ist in Magdeburg passiert? Das Übliche mal wieder?#weihnachtsmarkt #Magdeburg pic.twitter.com/8w28WvgbRn— consooole (@consoool_e) December 20, 2024
Located west of Berlin, Magdeburg is the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt, with a population of about 240,000.
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