Berlin/New Delhi, Dec 22: At least seven Indians have been injured in the car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in Germany’s Magdeburg city which took place on Friday evening, reported news agency PTI citing sources.
It further added that the Indian embassy in Berlin is providing all possible assistance to them. Taking to its official ‘X’ handle, the Indian embassy in Berlin stated that it was in close contact with the Indians injured in the attack.
According to Indian government sources, three of the seven injured Indians have been discharged from the hospital.
Earlier yesterday, India severely condemned the attack and stated it as "horrific and senseless".
"We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
“Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance,” the MEA added.
According to German authorities, a 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at a Christmas market in Saxony-Anhalt’s Magdeburg on Friday evening. It resulted in at least five deaths, including a nine-year-old, and nearly 200 injuries.
The local law enforcement authorities confirmed that the 50-year-old man who drove his car into the crowd has been arrested. He reportedly hails from Saudi Arabia and has been residing in Germany since 2006.
