A nine-year-old child is among five people killed after a driver drove through a crowd at a German Christmas market.

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More details on the driver who allegedly drove through a crowd at a German Christmas Market

according to CNNThe incident took place in a market in Magdeburg (Germany) on the evening of Friday, December 20. At the outlet, the spot was plowed by a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia who lived in the country and worked as a doctor. his car plowed into a crowd of over 200 people.

At this time, authorities have not released the motive behind the man's attack. However, the statement warned that authorities had found "past anti-Islamic statements" on the suspect's social media. In addition, CNN noted that German authorities have now listed the man's name as Taleb A.

More details about the 9-year-old, the five people who died and other suspected victims

According to the outlet, a nine-year-old child and four other adults were killed in Friday's riots. In addition, more than 200 people were reportedly injured. It has also been reported that "almost 40 people...were seriously injured in the attack" among this number.

Finally, CNN He notes that the images of the incident have been published on social networks. In the footage, a black car is seen driving "directly" into a crowd of people standing at market stalls. As the car enters the area, some people are said to be running away in panic, while others enter protective positions.

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The tragedy in Magdeburg, Germany is not the only one during the holiday season. Ass Shadow Room previously reported, in November, 24-year-old Antonio Pascual Mateo died after being electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights.

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