Celebrities React To The Tragic Events At Berlin Christmas Market

By Jordan Appugliesi. Published: 19 Dec 2016 5:29 PM

A suspect has been arrested after a truck plowed into a Berlin Christmas market, killing nine people and injuring 50. Global News has live coverage of the latest developments on what is said to be a terrorist attack.

Police are reporting that on Monday evening, a truck drove into a crowded Christmas market in central Berlin. This appears to be one of the deadliest attacks in Germany in decades.

A man was arrested by German police near the scene of the Berlin Christmas market and they are continuing to investigate whether he was the driver of the truck. Police are also reporting that there are no indications of any other situations in or around the area, but are urging people to keep away from the scene.

Celebrities are reacting to the attack. One Republic was at the market on Sunday night and tweeted out their thoughts for the victims’ families:

Our thoughts go out to all the families of the victims at the Christmas Market in Berlin. We were at that market last night. So so sad

— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) December 19, 2016

Awful. Sending best thoughts to all in Berlin https://t.co/mx97A1EkfL

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 19, 2016

So sad to hear what happened at the Christmas market in Berlin today, I left that spot just this morning. Thoughts are with the families x

— James Arthur (@JamesArthur23) December 19, 2016

Wie gehts Schatzi? Thinking about you…sending love.. #Berlin @Jam_Jessie

— Jill Hennessy (@JillHennessy) December 19, 2016

Truck plows into #Berlin #Christmas market, Gunman assassinate #Russian #Ambassador to #Turkey, and 3 shot in #Zurich. So sad be #safe guys! pic.twitter.com/84TSL6qdM2

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) December 19, 2016