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Berlin Christmas market: 9 dead, at least 50 injured in truck crash

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A truck rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin on Monday night, killing nine and injuring at least 50. Officials are investigating the crash as an act of terrorism, according to a German intelligence official familiar with the matter.

Authorities have apprehended the suspected driver, according to a police spokesman.
The crash occurred in Breitscheidplatz in the western part of central Berlin. Another person who was in the truck died on scene, Berlin police tweeted.
"A truck just ran over a sidewalk at #Breitscheidplatz Our colleague report multiple injuries. more to follow," Berlin police tweeted.
Witness Emma Rushton tweeted: "People crushed. I am safe. I am safe."

Lorry just ploughed through Christmas market in #berlin. There is no road nearby. People crushed. I am safe. I am safe pic.twitter.com/63iWMmdSKr

— Emma Rushton (@ERushton) December 19, 2016

 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/19/europe/berlin-christmas-market-truck/index.html

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