A horrific incident occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car ploughed into the crowd, killing two people, including a child, and injuring at least 68 others, with 15 in critical condition. The driver, identified as Taleb A., a 50-year-old medical doctor from Saudi Arabia, was immediately arrested. The incident is being treated as a terror attack.
The driver, reportedly a refugee, rented the car shortly before the attack and was not known to have an Islamist background. The scene was chaotic, with emergency services treating victims on the ground surrounded by blood, and makeshift tents set up at the site. The man was able to drive through the market despite heavy bollards meant to prevent such attacks.
Authorities were on high alert following the incident, with the surrounding area sealed off amid suspicion of explosives in the car. There were reports of individuals flinging themselves out of the path of the vehicle, with one witness describing it as a war-like scene.
Leaders from Germany and other countries expressed shock and solidarity with the German people. Hospitals in the region were on high alert to treat the injured, with emergency services responding to the incident. The Christmas market, a staple of German culture during the holiday season, is typically a joyous occasion, but this tragic event has cast a shadow over the festive spirit.
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