Many people have been injured after a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, marking a tragic incident. According to local officials, at least one person has lost their life, with estimates suggesting between 60 and 80 individuals sustained injuries, as reported by local rescue services.
Authorities have confirmed that the suspected driver of the vehicle has been arrested, prompting an ongoing investigation. Eyewitness footage from the scene reveals a significant presence of emergency services as they attend to the injured.
Local police have initiated an “extensive” operation in response to the incident. Reports indicate that all hospitals in Magdeburg are currently bracing for a “mass casualty event,” as cited by various news sources.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his condolences, stating that the information emerging from Magdeburg raises concerns for the victims and their families. He offered his support to the residents of Magdeburg and thanked emergency service personnel for their efforts during this challenging time.
Reiner Haseloff, the prime minister of Saxony-Anhalt, characterized the event as “terrible,” particularly in the context of the holiday season, and is on his way to the city to assess the situation.
