The authorities said they were struggling to understand the motives for the attack with a car in the eastern city of Magdeburg, in which a 9-year-old boy was among the five victims.
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Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.
The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.
Driver Rams Into Christmas Market in Germany, Killing at Least 2 and Injuring Dozens
Video showed a car plowing into a large crowd in the city of Magdeburg. The driver, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen who worked as a doctor, was arrested.
At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.