Van hits crowd in Barcelona

A van has been involved in a "massive crash" in the city centre of Barcelona, with "several" injured, according to police.

The National Police have told people to avoid Plaza Catalunya area after the smash in Las Ramblas.

Pictures from the scene show emergency services and civilians attending to at least two people on the ground.

The Ministry of the Interior said on Twitter: "There has just been a massive trampling on the Ramblas in Barcelona by a person with a van. There are injured."
 
kippaxwarrior said:
Spanish police saying its an act of terrorism. Reports 2armed men have entered a restaurant
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Oh dear - was hoping even though it is still tragic it was just an accident. Hope there are no more casualties.
 
  • Number of people run over after van hit crowds in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona
  • Several people injured, according to police
  • Driver of vehicle reportedly fled on foot after the crash
  • Barcelona police say the crash is a "terrorist attack"
  • Metro and railway stations closed near the incident and people warned to stay away from the Placa Catalunya

Local media is reporting that two armed men have entered a restaurant in Barcelona following the van crash
El Pais newspaper is reporting that one person has been killed, and 20 people injured. That has not been confirmed
 
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