Police vans and ambulances are on the scene at the annual Christmas market in Magdeburg city centre At least one person is dead and 68 people have been injured after an attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market in the central German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Magdeburg police have confirmed that at least one person was killed in the attack, which occurred about 7pm local time , although the death toll is expected to rise.reports that police have cordoned off everything on site because, according to police reports, an explosive device is suspected in the perpetrator’s vehicle.
“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.” Reiner Haseloff, prime minister of Saxony-Anhalt state, is on his way to Magdeburg, the state capital.The first 10 to 20 injured people are being treated at Magdeburg University Hospital. However, they are preparing for significantly more injured people. “We are currently gearing up,” said the university hospital spokesman. “Intensive care beds are ready.
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