Driver plows into German Christmas market, killing at least 2 and injuring dozens in Magdeburg

We managed to stabilize most of them, but many are still in intensive care, and some are also in critical condition,

Elenbaby said

There is no more peaceful and cheerful place than a Christmas market,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said

He has at least talked about the motive,

Nopens said

German football is shocked by this attack, and its thoughts are with the victims and their families at this tough time. We also wish the injured a speedy recovery,

the DFL wrote on its website

Vincent Kompanybayern coach

It's almost impossible to talk about football tonight. Right now the people in Magdeburg are in our thoughts,

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said after his side's 5-1 win

Christian Güntergerman footballer

There are always more important things than football,

said Freiburg player, Christian Günter, summing up the general mood

It is important that nothing remains uninvestigated, that every stone is turned,

he added

We are deeply saddened by the incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which, according to initial assessments, was a deliberate attack,

it said in a statement

We hope that this attack, which we strongly condemn, will be clarified as soon as possible and the possible perpetrators will be brought to justice,

according to the ministry

We have apprehended the perpetrator, he is a doctor from Saudi Arabia who works here in Saxony-Anhalt, and has been in Germany since 2006,

he told reporters

We extend our condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded,

it said

This is going to be a big debate in Germany,

said Peter Neumann, a professor of security studies at King’s College London

Reiner Haseloffprime Minister

This is a terrible event, particularly now in the days before Christmas,

Saxony-Anhalt governor Reiner Haseloff said

Frank-Walter Steinmeiergerman President

Anticipation of a peaceful Christmas celebration was abruptly interrupted by the news from Magdeburg,

said German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

We presume it was an attack,

a spokeswoman for the interior ministry of Saxony-Anhalt state told AFP

A car drove into a group of people at the Christmas market in Magdeburg

Ten minutes before the end of the match, the stadium screens in Düsseldorf read

Now football is taking a back seat.

Schalke player

I received some information during the second half

Fortuna striker André Hoffmann later said

My thoughts are with the victims and their families, ... We stand by their side and by the side of the people of Magdeburg. My thanks go to the dedicated rescue workers in these anxious hours."

Scholz said in a post on X

Alice Weidelco-leader

The images from Magdeburg are shocking! My thoughts are with the bereaved and injured. When will this madness end?”

Alice Weidel, leader of the hard-Right AfD party, also wrote