In photos: Chaos as car attacker at German Christmas market kills at least 2

Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

A doctor from Saudi Arabia who came to Germany in 2006 has been arrested for allegedly driving the SUV into the Christmas market in Magdeburg.

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Germany car attack: Two rescuers sit on the ground to rest after a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market, injuring more than 60 people on December 20, 2024, in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: Two rescuers sit on the ground to rest after a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market, injuring more than 60 people on December 20, 2024, in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. (AFP)

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Germany car attack: A police officer guards at a blocked road near a Christmas Market after an incident in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Germany car attack: A police officer guards at a blocked road near a Christmas Market after an incident in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.(AP)

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Germany car attack: The car that was crashed into a crowd of people at the Magdeburg Christmas market is seen following the attack in Magdeburg, Germany, Saturday early morning, Dec. 21, 2024.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: The car that was crashed into a crowd of people at the Magdeburg Christmas market is seen following the attack in Magdeburg, Germany, Saturday early morning, Dec. 21, 2024.(AP)

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Germany car attack: Ambulances and rescuers are seen after a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market injuring more than 60 people on December 20, 2024 in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: Ambulances and rescuers are seen after a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market injuring more than 60 people on December 20, 2024 in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. (AFP)

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Germany car attack: Police stand at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, after a driver plowed into a group of people at the market late Friday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: Police stand at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, after a driver plowed into a group of people at the market late Friday. (AP)

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Germany car attack: Security guards stand in front of a cordoned-off Christmas Market after a car crashed into a crowd of people, in Magdeburg.  expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Germany car attack: Security guards stand in front of a cordoned-off Christmas Market after a car crashed into a crowd of people, in Magdeburg. 

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Germany car attack: Security guards stand in front of a cordoned-off Christmas Market after a car crashed into a crowd of people, in Magdeburg, Germany. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: Security guards stand in front of a cordoned-off Christmas Market after a car crashed into a crowd of people, in Magdeburg, Germany. (AP)

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Germany car attack: Emergency personnel work at a Christmas market after a car drove into a group of people, according to local media, in Magdeburg, Germany, December 21, 2024. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: Emergency personnel work at a Christmas market after a car drove into a group of people, according to local media, in Magdeburg, Germany, December 21, 2024. (REUTERS)

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Germany car attack: Emergency personnel work at a Christmas market after a car drove into a group of people, according to local media, in Magdeburg, Germany, December 21, 2024. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: Emergency personnel work at a Christmas market after a car drove into a group of people, according to local media, in Magdeburg, Germany, December 21, 2024. (REUTERS)

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Germany car attack: A damaged car sits with its doors open after a driver plowed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, early Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 21, 2024 09:54 am IST

Germany car attack: A damaged car sits with its doors open after a driver plowed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, early Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP)

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