A 9-year-old child is believed to be among five people killed after a driver plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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More details about the driver who allegedly drove through the crowd at a Christmas market in Germany
According to CNNThe incident occurred at a market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening, December 20. According to the press, at the scene was a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia residing in the country and working as a Doctor plows the field. His car crashed into a crowd of more than 200 people.
At this time, authorities have not announced the motive behind the man’s attack. However, the newspaper noted that authorities reportedly discovered “previously shared anti-Muslim statements” on the suspect’s social media. Furthermore, CNN has noted that German authorities have now listed the man’s name as Taleb A.
More details about the 9-year-old, the five people killed and other reported victims
According to the source, a nine-year-old child and four other adults were killed in Friday’s incident. Additionally, more than 200 people were said to have been injured. Furthermore, amid that number, it was also shared that “nearly 40 people… were seriously injured in the attack”.
Final, CNN noted that footage of the incident was posted on social media. In the footage, a black car is seen driving straight into a crowd standing at market stalls. When the vehicle entered the area, some people were said to have fled in panic while others rushed into the stalls for protection.
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The tragedy that occurred in Magdeburg, Germany is not the only tragedy to occur during the holiday season. EQUAL Shade room Previously, in November, Antonio Pascual Mateo, a 24-year-old man, died after being electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights.
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