Car slams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack; at least 2 killed, dozens injured, officials say

At least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday. Authorities said it appeared to be a deliberate attack.

The driver of the car was arrested, Magdeburg police confirmed.

The state premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, said at a news conference at the scene in Magdeburg that the suspect was a 50-year-old doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006. He said the man had indefinite permission to stay and work in the country.