The victims and family members of the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, received €615,227.91 ($641,313.57), according to the city administration.
Five people were killed and up to 235 were injured when a Saudi Arabian immigrant to Germany in 2006 crashed his automobile through crowds at the city’s Christmas market on December 20. Among those deceased was a 9-year-old child.
The city administration said that more than 5,600 donations had been made to the cause so far.
“The willingness of the population to donate is impressive and another sign of the great solidarity, the broad support and the sense of community that we are currently feeling in many places in Magdeburg,” said Magdeburg Mayor Simone Borris.
“My thoughts are also with the five fatalities, the bereaved and the many injured, as well as the countless relief and emergency services,” Borris said in a statement.
“All donations prove that our city is sticking together. This gives us strength and confidence for the future,” the mayor said.
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