A festive evening turned into a nightmare at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car plowed through the crowd.
At least five people were killed and more than 200 were injured, according to German news agencies.
Among the injured, nearly 40 are in critical condition.
Alleged Suspect Arrested
A Saudi national, identified in media reports as Taleb A., has been arrested in connection with the attack.
A video footage circulating online shows German police officers shouting at an old man, a suspect, to stay down and not move.
The German police have started interrogating the individual who has sympathized with Germany’s far-right AfD party in the past.
Is It A Terrorist Attack?
The motive is not yet clear as the investigation continues into the suspect’s background.
The attacker is considered an extremist by authorities but his links with foreign terrorist organizations are yet to be verified by German investigators.
