Al menos cinco muertos y más de 10 heridos en un atentado en la plaza mayor de Cracovia
Un coche irrumpió en corazón de la ciudad y comenzó a disparar a los viandantes, según los medios polacos
A car plowed into Krakow's main market square on Saturday afternoon and began firing at pedestrians, according to local radio station Radio Krakow. The attack, dubbed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, resulted in at least five deaths and over ten injuries. Police confirmed that they had taken down the assailant, who was injured and is being taken to the hospital.
Tusk, speaking via Twitter, said he was receiving regular updates on the situation from the Interior Minister and that investigators were looking into the attacker's background and all circumstances surrounding the shooting. Emergency teams urged residents and tourists to evacuate the square and seek safe shelter. A medical helicopter and ambulances arrived at the scene, according to Polish media.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki expressed his concern over the tragic events in the center of Krakow, saying his thoughts were with the victims, the wounded, and their families. Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek confirmed that prosecutors, police, and all security services were working at the scene to gather evidence and clarify the circumstances of the attack. He urged the public to remain calm and not interfere with the work of the authorities.
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