Terrorist Attack: Car Plows into Crowd at Christmas Market in Magdeburg

The Central German Broadcasting (MDR) reported online that there were several injuries and possibly also fatalities. Matthias Schuppe, the spokesperson for the government of Saxony-Anhalt, and city spokesperson Michael Reif referred to it as an "attack".

The driver was arrested, the German Press Agency learned from government circles in Saxony-Anhalt. The Christmas market was closed. There was initially no information from government circles about a possible background to the incident.

Major Operation After Terrorist Attack on Christmas Market in Magdeburg

An eyewitness said the Christmas market was swarming with ambulances and paramedics. The Magdeburg Christmas market is located on the Old Market, directly at the Magdeburg City Hall near the Elbe. A large shopping center is located near the Christmas market.

Videos showing numerous emergency vehicles were visible on the X platform in the evening.

(APA/Red)

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