Magdeburg, Germany, witnessed a tragic incident on Friday evening when a Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a bustling Christmas market, killing two people, including a child, and injuring over 60 others. The black BMW plowed through the market in a zigzag pattern, covering approximately 400 meters and causing widespread panic. The market, located near the city hall, was immediately shut down, and emergency services were deployed to manage the chaos.

Saxony-Anhalt’s state premier, Reiner Haseloff, confirmed that the suspect, who has lived in Germany since 2006, was not known for extremist activities. However, 15 of the injured remain in critical condition, sparking fears that the death toll may rise. Witnesses described the horrific scene as the driver deliberately steered through the crowd, echoing memories of the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack that left 12 dead.

The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the motive behind the incident while the city of Magdeburg mourns this shocking act of violence during the festive season.