At least five people, including a 9-year-old child, were killed in the attack, which took place in the eastern city of Magdeburg. The authorities are still seeking a motive.The New York Times reports that a tragic attack in the eastern city of Magdeburg has left at least five people dead, including a 9-year-old child. The attack, which took place at a Christmas market, has left over 200 others injured, with 41 in critical condition. The authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, which was carried out by a 50-year-old Saudi resident of Germany.
According to German officials, the attacker, identified only as Taleb A., used emergency exit routes to drive an SUV through the crowded market in just three minutes. The local Magdeburg authorities have defended the security at the market, stating that the emergency routes were necessary for ambulance access and were guarded by the police.
The attacker, who was arrested shortly after the incident, is believed to have acted alone. He had been living in Germany for decades on a permanent residency visa. The German government has stated that the attack was deliberate and not a random act of violence.
The attack has shaken the country, as Germans were looking forward to celebrating the start of the holiday season after a difficult year marked by economic concerns, job cuts, and political turmoil. The collapse of the German government has only added to the sense of unease in the country.
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