Originally published at National Catholic Register
Magdeburg is known as the city where St. Norbert — whose legacy lives on through the worldwide Norbertine (or Premonstratensian) order — served as archbishop until his death in 1134.
A car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market Friday evening in the central German city of Magdeburg, killing at least one person, according to media reports.
Police in Magdeburg, a city of 240,000 about two hours west of Berlin by car, have not yet released official details about whether the incident was a terrorist attack.
German news sources reported that the driver of the car was taken into custody, while AFP News Agency, citing emergency services, said that between 60 and 80 people were injured.
Magdeburg Police said on social media simply that “extensive police operations are currently taking place” at the market and “further reports will be made.”
Erstmeldung:
Gegenwärtig finden auf dem Magdeburger Weihnachtsmarkt umfangreiche Einsatzmaßnahmen der Polizei statt. Der Weihnachtsmarkt in der Innenstadt ist geschlossen. Es wird nachberichtet.
— Polizei Magdeburg (@Polizei_MD) December 20, 2024
Magdeburg is known as the city where St. Norbert — whose legacy lives on through the worldwide Norbertine (or Premonstratensian) order — served as archbishop until his death in 1134.
