At a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg, a car drove into a crowd of people. More than 10 people were killed, BILD reports.
According to the agency, at least 11 people were killed after a car drove into a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. Up to 80 others were injured. Emergency doctors Emergency doctors are on duty at the scene of the tragedy, providing assistance to the wounded.
The market has been closed following the attack, and tram services have also been halted.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to the incident, stating on X: “The reports from Magdeburg suggest the worst. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. We stand with the people of Magdeburg, and I am grateful to the selfless rescue services during these troubling hours.”
This evening in the German city of Magdeburg, a car drove into a crowd of people at the Christmas market. The incident left many people injured.
According to eyewitnesses, the car drove straight into the crowd heading toward the Magdeburg Town Hall. There was extensive destruction as a result of the strike. Responders raced to the victims’ help, providing essential medical attention to those who were seriously hurt. A little youngster was among the dead, which compounded the misery of an already horrifying incident.
The identity of the perpetrator and the reasons behind the crime are being investigated by German police. The claims made on social media regarding Al-Abdulmohsen’s background have not yet been verified. The public has been warned by officials not to disseminate unconfirmed information that would impede the inquiry.
Fugitive’s Alleged Role Emerges
Talib Al-Abdulmohsen is the accused culprit, according to reports making the rounds on social networking sites like X (previously Twitter). He is reportedly a fugitive from Saudi Arabia, where the authorities sought him for unspecified offenses, according to social media reports.
First picture of the murderer
Despite Saudi Arabia’s repeated demands for Al-Abdulmohsen’s extradition, Germany allegedly gave him shelter and then citizenship. These reports state that German officials rejected Riyadh’s requests, citing freedom of expression and human rights concerns.
German authorities have not confirmed the fugitive’s identify or background. Al-Abdulmohsen “betrayed” the country that protected him by carrying out this act, according to the narrative, which is mostly supported by social media users from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
