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Truck plows through Berlin Christmas market

Updated 11:51 AM EST, Tue December 20, 2016
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Authorities examine a truck Tuesday, December 20, that crashed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin the night before. At least 12 people were killed and 48 injured in what police are investigating as a likely terrorist attack.
Authorities examine a truck Tuesday, December 20, that crashed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin the night before. At least 12 people were killed and 48 injured in what police are investigating as a likely terrorist attack.
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Emergency responders tow the truck's cab away from the crash site on December 20. Ariel Zurawski, owner of the truck company, said the truck may have been hijacked as it was transporting 25 tons of steel.
Emergency responders tow the truck's cab away from the crash site on December 20. Ariel Zurawski, owner of the truck company, said the truck may have been hijacked as it was transporting 25 tons of steel.
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An overview of the crash site on December 20 shows where the tractor-trailer drove over the sidewalk and into market stalls near the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
An overview of the crash site on December 20 shows where the tractor-trailer drove over the sidewalk and into market stalls near the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
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A rescue worker stands beside Christmas decorations that were scattered by the crash.
A rescue worker stands beside Christmas decorations that were scattered by the crash.
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Members of the press crowd around the crash site on December 20.
Members of the press crowd around the crash site on December 20.
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A rescue worker looks at destroyed market stalls near the truck's trailer.
A rescue worker looks at destroyed market stalls near the truck's trailer.
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Authorities investigate the crash site on December 20.
Authorities investigate the crash site on December 20.
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Emergency responders treat an injured person on Monday, December 19.
Emergency responders treat an injured person on Monday, December 19.
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German police shine a flashlight onto the back of the truck.
German police shine a flashlight onto the back of the truck.
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Emergency crews work near the crash site on December 19.
Emergency crews work near the crash site on December 19.
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Police officers stand next to the truck.
Police officers stand next to the truck.
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Ambulances are seen where the incident happened in western Berlin.
Ambulances are seen where the incident happened in western Berlin.
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Police stand beside the damaged truck that crashed into the market.
Police stand beside the damaged truck that crashed into the market.
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First responders load an injured person into an ambulance.
First responders load an injured person into an ambulance.
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A Christmas tree lies next to the truck.
A Christmas tree lies next to the truck.
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Police take someone into custody near the market.
Police take someone into custody near the market.
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Police stand guard at the market after the crash.
Police stand guard at the market after the crash.
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An armed police officer stands near the scene.
An armed police officer stands near the scene.
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