ISIS There Behind Attack Trucks In Berlin Christmas Markets?

The view from the top at the location where the truck crashed into a crowd of people at a Christmas market in the center of Berlin, Germany, Monday (19/12). Ambulances and security forces shortly vehicle then appeared on the scene, Source: REUTERS

Newsmoved: Berlin - ISIS Allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident in Germany, where a speeding truck rammed Christmas market held in Berlin on Monday, December 19, 2016 local time.

Until this news was revealed, the police confirmed the death toll has reached 12 people. While the injuries of 48 people, some of whom were severely injured.

The Iraqi government-sponsored organization to combat ISIS, Popular Mobilization Forces, wrote in Twitter that radical groups were responsible for the incident that occurred in the Market Breitscheidplatz. According to the New York Post, the organization found a number of Twitter accounts militants claimed responsibility for the incident.

While the German authorities refused to comment on whether the incident was intentional or not. But intelligence officials have said that the incident be investigated like a terrorist attack.

German Interior Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, hinting there are signs that the crash was deliberate. "I do not want to use the word 'attack' at this time, although many people talk to it," said de Maiziere.

Firefighters stand near a truck that crashed into a crowd of people at a Christmas market in the center of Berlin, Germany, Monday (19/12). Reports said the truck driver has been arrested while a passenger was killed, Source: REUTERS

"There is a psychological impact on the whole country about the use of the word used, and we would like, very, very careful and act in accordance with the actual results of the investigation, not by speculation," he added.

US President-elect Donald Trump, issued a statement related incidents that occurred in Berlin. "Our thoughts and prayers accompany loved ones of the victims of the horrific terror attacks in Berlin. Residents of innocent civilians were killed when they were getting ready to celebrate Christmas," Trump said in a statement.

"ISIS and other terrorists continue to slaughter Christians and their places of worship ... Terrorists and the entire regional network and the world should be eradicated from the earth, our mission will be implemented with all the parties who love freedom," he added.

As quoted by the Express, Tuesday (20/12/2016), the driver of the vehicle was arrested after trying to escape from the scene.

"We have had a picture of the driver, who fled at first. Because of this image, one of the suspects could be arrested," said Berlin police. "Currently we are investigating whether the men arrested is a real truck driver. The suspect was arrested not far, a few hundred meters from the scene," he added.