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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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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 | READ MORE: Barcelona terrorist attack: 13 dead, 100+ injured as van plows into pedestrians in tourist area |