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Van crashes into pedestrians in Barcelona's city center - local media Several injured after van crashes into pedestrians in Barcelona's city center (WATCH LIVE)
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A van has crashed into dozens of people in Barcelona's city center, Spanish media reported. Several people have been injured in a "massive crash" involving a van in Barcelona's city center, according to police. Authorities have deemed the incident a "terrorist attack," AFP reported.
Authorities are looking for the driver of the vehicle, who escaped on foot, according to El Nacional.
The incident occurred on the famous La Rambla, a street popular for tourists visiting the city.
A person has tweeted that they are currently stuck in a restaurant following the incident, adding that armed police are "everywhere."
Catalan Emergency Services has tweeted that an incident has occurred in Plaça Catalunya and advised people to avoid the area.
Photos posted on social media appear to show emergency teams responding to victims in Plaça Catalunya.
There are unconfirmed reports that two people were killed in the attack.
Police say the crash occurred after the van jumped the sidewalk, AP reported.
Authorities are looking for the driver of the vehicle, who escaped on foot, according to El Nacional.
Reports have emerged stating that two armed men entered a Turkish restaurant called Luna de Istanbul and are holding people hostage.   
Spain's El Pais newspaper reported that the perpetrators are holed up in a bar on Tallers Street.
Gunfire has taken place in the area of La Boqueria Market following the crash, El Periodico reported, according to Reuters. However, the newspaper did not cite the source of that information. 
The crash occurred on the famous La Rambla, a street popular for tourists visiting the city.
A person tweeted following the attack that they were stuck in a restaurant, adding that armed police are "everywhere."
Catalan Emergency Services tweeted that an incident occurred near Plaça Catalunya and advised people to avoid the area.
It said in a second tweet that the closure of rail stations in the area had been requested. 
Authorities have cordoned off the area and shut down nearby stores. A helicopter is hovering above the scene.
Photos posted on social media appear to show emergency teams responding to victims. 
Authorities have asked people to refrain from sharing pictures of the aftermath on social media, out of respect for the victims.
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