A tragic incident in Germany’s Christmas market results in two fatalities and over 60 injuries, prompting a swift police response.
The driver, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, was caught by the police. They say he acted alone, and thankfully, there’s no ongoing threat to anyone else. But, man, it’s tough to hear that one adult and one child were among the victims. The injuries were pretty severe, so there might be more bad news coming.
The local premier, Reiner Haseloff, called it one of the darkest days for the area. A video that popped up online shows the car speeding through the crowd, and it’s just chilling to watch. People were running for their lives, trying to get out of the way.
The driver had been living in Germany since 2006 and was working as a doctor not too far from where the crash happened. It’s just so tragic. Emergency services are on the scene, and they’ve set up a hotline for anyone looking for their loved ones.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his condolences, saying his thoughts are with the victims and their families. He’s expected to visit the site soon. The White House is also keeping an eye on things and has offered support to Germany.
This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. It brings back memories of a similar attack in Berlin back in 2016. In response to this latest incident, New York City has ramped up security at its holiday markets, just to be safe. It’s a tough time for everyone, and we can only hope for healing and support for those affected.
