Truck Plows Through Christmas Market in Germany
On Monday evening, a truck drove into a crowded Christmas market located near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin.
So far there has been at least one confirmed casuality, with many more expected.
As of now, it is unclear whether this was an unintentional car accident or a deliberate act of terrorism.
More details to follow as the situation unfolds.
Update 12:05 PM PST - Police are saying that as many as 50 people have been injured, and that the incident is likely an attack.
Update 12:14 PM PST - Police confirm nine dead thus far.
Update 1:12 PM PST - ISIS has claimed credit for the attack.
Scene at the #Berlin Christmas market after semi truck plows into crowd. Several injured. pic.twitter.com/jG2L5uaLJZ
— Daniel Nisman (@DannyNis) December 19, 2016
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