A Christmas market in Eastern Germany was disrupted after a car drove into a group of people.
As many as 60-80 people were injured, according to reports.
German outlet Welt reported that the attacker is believed to be a man from Saudi Arabia.
The outlet said the man “had rented a car before the crime, which he then drove to the Christmas market. According to WELT information, a piece of luggage was found in the passenger seat. It is unclear whether there may be an explosive device in it; the authorities have so far not excluded this scenario.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a statement, “My thoughts are with the victims and their families. We stand by their side and by the side of the people of Magdeburg. My thanks go to the dedicated rescue workers in these anxious hours.”
Christian Democratic Union (CDU) chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said, “This is very depressing news from Magdeburg. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. I thank all the emergency services who are caring for the injured on site.
Alternative for Germany party leader Alice Weidel declared: “The pictures from Magdeburg are shocking! My thoughts are with the bereaved and wounded. When will this madness end?”
According to MDR, at least one person has died.
Video footage of the attack shows a car speeding into a large crowd of Christmas market attendees.
Sky News correspondent Siobhan Robbins said an “extensive police operation” is underway. Some speculate the incident may be a terror attack.
This is a developing story
