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Van smashes into pedestrians in central Barcelona Live updates Van smashes into pedestrians in central Barcelona Live updates
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At least 13 people have died and 50 are injured after a van struck a group of pedestrians in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona city center in what police have confirmed was a terrorist incident. At least 13 people have died and 50 injured after a van struck a group of pedestrians in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona city center. Police have confirmed that they are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
The driver reportedly fled the scene on foot.It’s not clear how many people have been injured, but images from the scene show several people lying on the ground in the immediate aftermath. One of two suspected attackers has reportedly been killed following a shootout with police. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of suspects, but local media are reporting that two people were being sought in relation to the incident.
READ MORE: Barcelona terrorist attack: 13 dead, 50+ injured as van plows into pedestrians in tourist area