Car drives into idyllic Germany Christmas market in suspected terrorist attack: report

Between 60 and 80 people have been injured, according to a spokesperson for the local rescue service, as reported by AFP as officials continue to investigate the incident. 

Several of the injured are said to be in critical condition, and multiple reports citing the German public broadcaster MDR, that said at least two people had been killed.

The identity of the driver and whether the incident was intentional or not remains unclear, though multiple reports confirmed the driver had been arrested.

German tabloid BILD also reported the driver drove some 400 meters across the market, though police forces have not yet confirmed this to Fox News Digital.  

The local police force took to X to confirm that, "Extensive police operations are currently taking place at the Magdeburg Christmas market. 

"The Christmas market in the city center is closed," it added. "Further reports will be made."

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, did not provide any updates but in a message posted to X in German said, "The reports from Magdeburg suggest something bad is about to happen. 

"My thoughts are with the victims and their families," he added. "We stand by their side and by the side of the people of Magdeburg. My thanks go to the dedicated rescue workers in these anxious hours."

This story is developing.