23 December 2024

A car crashed into a crowd of people at a Christmas market in eastern Germany, local media reported.

At least one person was killed and several others were injured in the accident that occurred in Magdeburg, according to German public broadcaster MDR.

The suspected driver of the car was also arrested, MDR said, citing a government spokesman.

A video clip spread on social media shows a number of people lying on the ground and emergency services attending.

Local authorities reported that a “large-scale security operation” was underway and the market was closed.

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