
In the center of Barcelona, the van crashed into passers -by, the police called the incident a terrorist attack. It is reported by AFP.
According to preliminary data, two people died, about 20 were injured. The attack occurred on Rambla Street. The driver of the van disappeared.
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In addition, Reuters reports that two armed men went to one of the restaurants in the center of Barcelona. According to El Periodico in the area where the van shot down people, shooting was heard. The publication also reports that the driver of the van captured the hostages in the Turkish restaurant in the Boker market.
All metro stations are closed in the vicinity, the movement of ground transport was stopped, shops were closed. The police are looking for a second van, which the criminal or criminals rented to escape, clarifies El Periodico.
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According to 20 minutos, police officers are looking for a man with a tall of 170 centimeters in a white striped shirt.
According to Reuters, about 13 people were killed. The police officially confirmed the death of two victims of the attack. El Pais, citing police sources, also reports 13 dead.