The United Nations has expressed shock after a man rammed a car into a Christmas market in the German city center of Magdeburg on Friday.
“We are shocked by the news of today's attack in Magdeburg, Germany,” UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement.
“We send our condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Germany. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
At least two people were killed, including a small child, and 60 were injured in the incident, authorities said.
Security forces will be on guard at the entrance to Magdeburg's Christmas market. Authorities report that at least two people, including a small child, were killed, and more than 60 others were injured in the incident, which happened on Friday night in the center of the German city. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
Security forces will be on guard at the entrance to the Magdeburg Christmas market. Authorities report that at least two people, including a small child, were killed, and more than 60 others were injured in the incident, which happened on Friday night in the center of the German city. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
Security forces will be on guard at the entrance to Magdeburg's Christmas market. Authorities report that at least two people, including a small child, were killed, and more than 60 others were injured in the incident, which happened on Friday night in the center of the German city. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
