Questiqa World
A Christmas party turned chaos and heartbreak when a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, leaving five people dead, including a child, and more than 200 wounded. Local authorities said among the injured, 41 are in critical condition, according to authorities.
The tragic event unfolded on Friday evening as festive celebrations were underway. Witnesses described scenes of panic as the vehicle tore through the bustling market, sending people fleeing for safety. Emergency services quickly descended upon the area, with over 100 police officers, medics, and firefighters, supported by 50 rescue personnel, working tirelessly to assist the victims.
The suspect, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi citizen who has lived in Germany since 2006, was promptly arrested at the scene. Eyewitness footage shows armed police confronting and detaining the man near a stationary vehicle. While the attacker’s motive remains unclear, authorities have stated that there is no evidence linking him to Islamist extremism. Social media posts purportedly linked to the suspect indicate that he has a history of expressing criticism towards Islam. Reiner Haseloff, the premier of Saxony-Anhalt state, expressed his sheer sadness for the victims and their families, calling it “a strangely violent and shocking incident.
Unverified video footage from online sources claims to show the moment the car swerved into the crowd, adding to the shock and mourning already gripping Germany. What used to be a festive Christmas market now serves as an anguished reminder of how precarious safety in public spaces can be.
Kathy
Olivia
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