On Dec. 19 a truck drove into a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, killing at least nine people and injuring more, in what law enforcement officials suspect is a terrorist attack, reports the Guardian. The Christmas market was set up in Breitscheidplatz, one of Berlin’s most-frequented shopping areas.
A police spokesperson announced that the incident may have caused a gas leak. The Christmas market has been evacuated and an information point has been established for people in search of missing loved ones.
The tragedy in Berlin is reminiscent of the terrorist attack that occurred in Nice, France, on July 14. A truck drove through the crowded site of a Bastille Day celebration, killing 86 people and sending 303 people in total to the hospital. The driver exchanged gunfire with police and was fatally shot. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
As of yet, no one has claimed responsibility for the incident in Berlin.
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