Berlin attack: Lorry ploughs into crowd of shoppers

[CharlesHarris]

BREAKING NEWS: Berlin terror attack: Lorry ploughs into crowd of shoppers killing nine, trapping others and leaving 50 injured at Christmas market - with killer driver now on the run

At least 50 injured and nine dead after truck sped through a crowd of shoppers at busy Christmas market

Police indicated the incident is likely to be a terror attack as driver is arrested and passenger in cab died

Terrified market-goers have tweeted horrifying images from the scene showing the devastating aftermath

Heavy goods vehicle - which has a Polish number plate - was racing through the market at 40mph

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