The United States has conveyed profound sadness after the heartbreaking occurrences in Magdeburg, Germany.
Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller delivered sincere sympathies to the families of the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected.
Reaffirming its unwavering partnership with Germany, a trusted ally, the U.S. has pledged to stand by and provide assistance as recovery operations continue and investigations progress.
Miller underscored the mutual dedication to tackling violence, reinforcing the connection between the two countries during this period of grief and resilience.
A nine-year-old child and four adults lost their lives when a vehicle, a black BMW SUV, drove into a crowd at a Christmas market located in the eastern German city of Magdeburg.
The attack, which unfolded over approximately three minutes, leftover 200 individuals injured, with at least 41 in critical condition.
Over 200 individuals sustained injuries, with at least 41 in critical condition, following the incident on Friday evening.
A black BMW SUV traveled 400 meters through the packed market in an attack that unfolded over approximately three minutes.
Local media reports have identified the suspect as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi national who has lived in Germany since 2006 and is employed as a doctor. The motive behind his actions is currently under investigation.