Multiple deaths, dozens injured in Magdeburg market attack DW 12/21/2024
Briefly

Saxony-Anhalt Premier Reiner Haseloff stated that in the tragic incident at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, a car drove into a crowd, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his condolences for the victims and their families, affirming that both he and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser would visit the site of the attack to show support.
The United States, represented by State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, conveyed its shock over the incident, highlighting readiness to assist Germany in recovery efforts and investigations.
Magdeburg Mayor Simone Borris announced a memorial service at the city's cathedral and mentioned the establishment of a memorial site at St John's Church to honor the victims.
Read at www.dw.com
[
|
]