Car drives into people at Christmas market in German Magdeburg

magdeburg, germany - A car has driven into a Christmas market in German Magdeburg, confirmed by the spokesperson of the state government of Saxony-Anhalt. Several injuries reported.

The car reportedly passed through multiple barriers. The driver has been arrested, according to the German news agency dpa based on government sources.

Emergency services are on the scene in large numbers. It is currently unclear whether it was an accident or an attack.

The Christmas market has been closed. The organizer has urged people to leave the area. The city center is being cordoned off, as reported by local news outlet 'Wir Sind Magdeburg'.

A few days ago, the Christmas market in the German city of Cologne was evacuated due to an unattended suitcase filled with sand. Thousands of people were present at the Rudolfplatz Christmas market at the time.