2 Dead, Over 60 Injured In Christmas Market Attack, Saudi Man Arrested; Musk Calls It ‘Deliberate Mass Murder’ News24 –

In a tragic incident, at least two people were killed and over 60 injured in a suspected attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening, CNN reported. The attack occurred when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of people at the market, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. According to local public broadcaster MDR, Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff confirmed that the two victims included an adult and a toddler.

The incident, which unfolded in the heart of the popular holiday market, left 68 people injured. Of these, 15 sustained serious injuries, with 37 others moderately injured and 16 suffering from minor injuries.

Emergency response teams, including around 100 firefighters and 50 rescue personnel, were quickly deployed to the scene to assist the wounded and transport them to nearby hospitals. Local authorities have been working swiftly to manage the crisis and prevent further harm.

Saudi Man Arrested

According to German media, the suspected terrorist who mowed over dozens of people in Magdeburg, Germany is reportedly from Saudi Arabia.

🚨 BREAKING: The suspected terrorist who mowed over dozens of people in Magdeburg, Germany is reportedly from Saudi Arabia, according to German media. pic.twitter.com/mXbhMyaNdi

— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) December 20, 2024

German Minister Expresses Shock

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser expressed her shock and sorrow over the devastating event.

She wrote on X, “This news from Magdeburg is deeply shocking. The emergency services are doing everything they can to care for the injured and save lives. All our thoughts are with the victims and their families.”

She also assured the public that security authorities were investigating the incident to clarify the details surrounding the attack.

Die Nachrichten aus #Magdeburg sind zutiefst erschütternd. Die Rettungsdienste tun alles, um die Verletzten zu versorgen und Menschenleben zu retten. All unsere Gedanken sind bei den Opfern und ihren Angehörigen. Die Sicherheitsbehörden werden die Hintergründe aufklären.

— Nancy Faeser (@NancyFaeser) December 20, 2024

Car Driver Arrested

According to Regional Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, the suspected driver of the car involved in the attack has been apprehended. Haseloff stated that preliminary information suggests the driver acted alone, and authorities were in the process of compiling further data and conducting an interrogation.

“We are currently in the process of compiling all further data and also carrying out the interrogation. According to the current information, it is an individual perpetrator, so there is no longer any danger to the city because we were able to arrest him,” Haseloff said in a televised statement on Friday night.

Elon Calls It ‘ ‘Deliberate Mass Murder’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk also condemned the attack and labelled Deliberate mass murder it as ‘Deliberate mass murder.’

Deliberate mass murder https://t.co/GXmoI3Mu1L

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 20, 2024