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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 over 100 are 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 Catalan president has confirmed that two people have been arrested following the incident. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of suspects but Spanish media is reporting that of the suspected attackers has been killed following a shootout with police. | The Catalan president has confirmed that two people have been arrested following the incident. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of suspects but Spanish media is reporting that of the suspected attackers has been killed following a shootout with police. |
| The Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack through its AMAQ news agency. | |
| READ MORE: Barcelona terrorist attack: 13 dead, 100+ injured as van plows into pedestrians in tourist area |