Deadly Vehicle Attack at Magdeburg Christmas Market: 11 Dead, 80 Injured

TarzPress

21 December 2024

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German media have reported a tragic incident at a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg, where at least 11 people were killed, and over 80 injured.

The incident occurred when a vehicle sped into the crowded market, causing chaos and devastation. According to the newspaper Bild, the attack took place in one of the city’s busiest areas, and surveillance cameras captured the horrifying moments of the vehicle plowing into the crowd.

Magdeburg police immediately launched a large-scale operation to secure the area. Security forces quickly apprehended the driver of the vehicle, who is alleged to have deliberately driven at high speed into the market.

Although the authorities have yet to officially confirm the motive behind the incident, they suspect it was a deliberate vehicle attack.

Christmas markets in Germany are typically popular destinations for families and tourists. This incident has cast a shadow of sorrow and fear over the festive season. Local officials have urged the public to avoid the area and follow police instructions.