A car drove into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, injuring over 20 people in what is being treated as a suspected terror attack
Magdeburg: A car crashed through barriers and into a busy Christmas market on Friday. It’s being treated as a suspected terror attack.
People were horrified as the vehicle sped through the market, hitting shoppers. Reports say over 20 folks were hurt, according to Bild.
CCTV caught the moment the car broke through the barriers and plowed into the crowd. Police quickly arrested the driver and cordoned off the area to check for explosives.
A local police spokesperson mentioned they’re still figuring out what exactly happened.
Reiner Haseloff, the prime minister of Saxony-Anhalt, is heading to the scene as emergency crews manage the situation.
Videos on social media show injured people on the ground, with police all around. It’s a tough scene.
This incident comes as Christmas markets in Europe are under tighter security after past attacks. Both France and Germany have ramped up safety measures to protect visitors.
German news agency DPA reported that the driver is still in custody while investigators look into the motive behind this shocking event.
