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Seven Indians among those injured in horrific Magdeburg car attack

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Seven Indian nationals are among the over 200 people who were injured in Magdeburg, Germany, when a man ploughed his car through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, on Friday evening.

Three of the injured Indians have been discharged from the hospital, sources said.

The Indian Embassy is in touch with all those injured in the attack, the sources added.

A 50-year-old doctor who migrated from Saudi Arabia drove his car through the Christmas market in Magedburg on Friday evening, killing five people.

According to official figures, more than 200 people were injured, including 41 seriously.

India on Saturday condemned the horrific attack and said that its embassy is in touch with the injured Indians and rendering all assistance.

“We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.

“Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance,” the statement said.

The suspect is a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who works in Saxony-Anhalt and has lived in Germany since 2006, officials said.

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