A car has crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market in east Germany

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    • 20 December 2024, 19:22 GMT
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A least one person has been killed and several injured in the incident in Magdeburg, according to German public broadcaster MDR.

The suspected driver of the car has also been arrested, MDR said, citing a government spokesman.

Video on social media shows a number of people laying on the ground and emergency services in attendance.

An "extensive police operation" is underway and the market was closed, according to local authorities.

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Summary​

  • A car has been driven into crowds at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg
  • At least one person has been killed and dozens more are injured, according to German media
  • A local official says the early signs indicated it was a deliberate attack - and there are reports a suspect has been arrested
  • Unverified footage shared on social media showed several people lying on the ground receiving treatment, and a huge emergency response is under way
  • We're expecting a police press conference soon - we will bring you updates as we get them
 
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