A van rammed itself into a crowd of people in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain in what’s being described as a terrorist attack according to local authorities.
BREAKING: Police in Spain confirm fatalities after van slams into pedestrians in Barcelona's historic district.
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 17, 2017
So far it’s been confirmed that one is dead with seven in serious condition. 17 people have been injured in total.
Police have since told people to stay away from the area while emergency authorities request the closure of mass transit in the City.
Estampida ahora mismo en El Corte Inglés de Plaza Catalunya en Barcelona pic.twitter.com/72LLRmJjRk
— Jordi Perez Colome (@jordipc) August 17, 2017
So far, no one is in custody as a massive manhunt ensues in that country.
Stay tuned here for further updates.
UPDATE: ISIS has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Barcelona. Thirteen have been confirmed dead and over 50 injured. Two people have also been arrested.
Video has also surfaced of the aftermath on Twitter. We warn you it is very graphic.
#ISIS taking responsibility for #Barcelona terror attack.
When will people wake up? pic.twitter.com/l40UXR8O3k
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 17, 2017
