Car rams German Christmas market in suspected attack, killing four

Police and ambulances stand next to the Christmas market, where a car crashed into a crowd, killing two and injuring scores, according to a spokesman for the local rescue service, on December 20, 2024 in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. / Photo: AFP

"The pictures are terrible," he said."My information is that a car drove into the Christmas market visitors, but I can’t yet say from what direction and how far."The sounds of sirens from first responders clashed with the market's holiday decorations, including ornaments, stars and leafy garland festooning the vendors’ booths.December 20, 2024

Authorities have not disclosed a potential motive but a preliminary investigation indicates there were no other suspects involved in the attack.newspaper said a social media profile matching the suspect, Taleb A., indicated he obtained political asylum in Germany. German authorities have not released details about the perpetrator's identity or commented on the reports while investigations were continuing.

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