Shock at the Christmas market: Auto Rast in Magdeburg in the crowd!

A terrible incident shook the Christmas market in Magdeburg on the evening of December 21, 2024 when a car raced into a crowd at full speed. At least four people, including an adult and a toddler, were killed, and the number of injuries rose to 205, including 41 seriously injured, as different media reported. At the beginning it was spoken by other numbers, whereupon the situation was chaotic. The driver of the vehicle, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, was arrested and is considered a suspected perpetrator.

Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff confirmed that the suspect drove into the crowd with a rental car. The first measures were taken immediately; The police and emergency services were quickly on site. The use at the Magdeburg University Hospital was intense because a large number of injuries were expected. The fatalities and many of the injuries suffered serious injuries, and patients were also flown to hospitals in Halle, such as Tagesschau.de

Investigations in the course

The investigators are now facing the challenge of finding out a possible motif of the perpetrator. In the meantime there was speculation about a possibly existing explosive device, which, however, did not confirm, as the Magdeburg police said. A crisis staff was formed to react to the situation as quickly as possible. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other government agents expressed their dismay about the events. They insured the injured persons and their relatives their support and help in the reconstruction of this tragic incident.

The reactions to this incident are international. So France's President Emmanuel Macron commented and condemned the "Horror who met the Christmas market in Magdeburg that evening". Voices also came from Germany that pointed out the importance of security during Christmas market visits. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the need for vigilance, although there were no specific indications of a threat. Against the background of such violent acts, the security situation remains a central topic, especially in the Advent season, such as Today. reported.