Saudi doctor attack shocks Magdeburg Christmas market
The German police investigated whether there was an explosive device in the car that drove into a crowd at the market in Magdeburg. Two people were killed in the attack, and dozens were injured. The attacker turned out to be a doctor from Saudi Arabia.
On Friday evening, there was an attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg.
A speeding car drove into a crowd of people. As a result of the attack, at least two people were killed, and dozens were injured. The German police initially suspected there might have been an explosive device in the vehicle.
The situation was clarified before midnight, after a thorough examination of the vehicle. Authorities then reported that there were no explosives found.
Reaction of authorities and medical services
The attacker was identified as a doctor from Saudi Arabia who has been living and working in Germany since 2006. The Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, confirmed the suspect's identity. The police arrested the suspect but have not ruled out the possibility of accomplices.
The authorities in Magdeburg confirmed the deaths of two people. Earlier media reports, including from "Bild" and "Volksstimme," incorrectly reported 11 fatalities. The university hospital in Magdeburg admitted up to 20 injured people and is prepared to receive more patients.
