In an attempt to foil another terrorist vehicle attack, Spanish Police reportedly killed five suspected terrorists putting on explosive belts and travelling in Audi A3 car, early Friday, August 18, 2017. About six people and a Police officer were reportedly injured in the attempt, when the vehicle drove into pedestrians in Cambrils, 70 miles from Las Ramblas, south-west of Barcelona, Spain.
One person, suspected to be part of the terrorist group was killed and another injured while trying to assemble a bomb in an earlier explosion on Thursday, which destroyed a house in Alcanar Platja. Policemen and firefighters who came to the scene where injured by a second blast in the incidents that has been linked to terror attack.
One person, suspected to be part of the terrorist group was killed and another injured while trying to assemble a bomb in an earlier explosion on Thursday, which destroyed a house in Alcanar Platja. Policemen and firefighters who came to the scene where injured by a second blast in the incidents that has been linked to terror attack.
Thirteen people were killed including a three-year-old child, and over a hundred others of different nationalities injured, when a van vied into a pedestrianised zone, rammed into a crowed in Las Ramblas, a popular tourist street in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, August 17, 2017.
Nationals believed to be among the casualties and injured include: Australia, Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Cuba, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Peru, Roumania, Spain, Venezuela.
A Spanish and a Moroccan were arrested in connection to the attack, while the driver of the van who disappeared into the crowed at the scene is believed to still be at large. A man was shot dead after hitting two Police officers at traffic blockade in Sant Just Desvern.
Showing solidarity with Spain, Leaders from across the world has condemned the attack.
United States President Donald Trump has condemned the attack, assuring Spain that the United States will do whatever necessary to help. "The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!".
U.S former President Barrack Obama equally commended the attack, he twitted "Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo".
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