Shock in Magdeburg: Car crashes into crowd – several dead and injured!

Shock in Magdeburg: Car crashes into crowd – several dead and injured!

On Friday evening, Magdeburg was the scene of a horrific incident when a car plowed into a crowd at high speed, only stopping its carnage after 400 meters. The shocking consequences: At least five people lost their lives, while dozens were seriously injured. In view of this tragedy, the population in Austria feels great sadness. The executive vice mayor of Linz, Dietmar Prammer, and security city councilor Michael Raml expressed their dismay: “The attack in Magdeburg shocks us deeply,” they emphasized and called for security measures to be increased in order to reduce fears among the population.

Security precautions in Linz

In order to strengthen the feeling of security during the upcoming Christmas markets, the city of Linz is planning preventive measures. The police will increase their presence at the markets and take technical precautions. For example, concrete bollards should be installed at venues such as the main square and the Volksgarten to keep vehicles out today.at reported. These measures are aimed at creating a safe environment for citizens and visitors.

In addition to the safety precautions in Linz, the city announced a significant investment in the volunteer fire departments. From 2027, four new fire fighting vehicles (RLF) will be purchased, a measure that will be replaced by a new approach: instead of used professional fire brigade vehicles, the latest models will be purchased. This decision will be presented to the local council for a vote on December 12th. Prammer explained that the investment of around 2.4 million euros will not only increase the efficiency and operational readiness of the fire departments, but will also reduce costs in the long term, which will ultimately benefit the entire population Linz.at reported.