KABUL: A man driving a truck stormed a crowd at a Christmas or New Year’s market in Germany, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and 60 injuries, media reported.
The incident occurred on Friday night in the city of Magdeburg, said the police adding that the driver, who is reported to be a doctor from Saudi Arabia, has been arrested.
So far, the reason behind this attack on a large New Year’s celebration in Germany is unknown.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attack, which allegedly involved one of its citizens.
Christian countries have organized events to celebrate the New Year in recent days.