At least 14 people died and 48 people were injured when a 32-tonne truck crashed into a Christmas tree in Berlin . Police arrested the suspect stating they believe it was a deliberate attack . The incident brought back memories of the Bastille Day protests in Nice in France this year . The suspect is believed to be a bogus asylum seeker who entered Germany under a false name which has resulted in accusations being thrown at German Chancellor Merkel who is facing political pressure over her open - doors immigration policy . Far - right Alternative for Germany party member Marcus Pretzell tweeted : " These are Merkel 's dead ! EST 6.43am ( hash)Nice ( hash)Berlin . "
At least 14 people died and 48 people were injured when a 32-tonne truck crashed into a Christmas tree in Berlin . Police arrested the suspect stating they believe it was a deliberate attack . The incident brought back memories of the Bastille Day protests in Nice in France this year . The suspect is believed to be a bogus asylum seeker who entered Germany under a false name which has resulted in accusations being thrown at German Chancellor Merkel who is facing political pressure over her open - doors immigration policy . Far - right Alternative for Germany party member Marcus Pretzell tweeted : " These are Merkel 's dead ! ( hash)Nice ( hash)Berlin . "