Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona

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Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona Aug 17, 2017 14:41:10 GMT -5

Post by robeiae on Aug 17, 2017 14:41:10 GMT -5

www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40965581

At least 13 people have died and 80 were injured after a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas tourist area, police and local officials say.

The vehicle sped along the pedestrian area, mowing down people and sending others fleeing for cover.

Police are treating the incident as terrorism.

The head of the Catalan region said two people had been arrested over the attack.

Spanish media are reporting another suspect died in a shootout. El Mundo newspaper said the shootout happened in Sant Just Lesvern, on the outskirts of the city.

Have some friends there. They were a block away from the incident--had been exactly where it happened earlier--and are now back in their hotel.

ETA: Live updates: www.bbc.com/news/live/40966524

Last Edit: Aug 17, 2017 14:42:26 GMT -5 by robeiae

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robeiae Thaumaturge On a down bound train Posts: 6,692	Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona Aug 17, 2017 14:43:36 GMT -5 Post by robeiae on Aug 17, 2017 14:43:36 GMT -5 From the latter link: so-called Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the Barcelona attack, saying it was carried out by "Islamic State soldiers". The claim has been made by the IS-linked news agency Amaq. The group gave no evidence or further details to back this claim.
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michaelw Illuminati Posts: 1,196	Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona Aug 17, 2017 17:03:40 GMT -5 robeiae likes this Post by michaelw on Aug 17, 2017 17:03:40 GMT -5 Awful. Glad your friends are OK.
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poetinahat Savant Posts: 393	Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona Aug 17, 2017 20:46:32 GMT -5 robeiae likes this Post by poetinahat on Aug 17, 2017 20:46:32 GMT -5 "soldiers" Bloody hell. I'd like to say I hope your friends stay safe... but how does one stay safe in this climate? Still. I'm very glad they are okay, and that you know it.
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Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona Aug 17, 2017 21:09:29 GMT -5 robeiae likes this

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Aug 17, 2017 20:46:32 GMT -5 poetinahat said:

I'd like to say I hope your friends stay safe... but how does one stay safe in this climate?

You just have to live your life. If I learned nothing else from 9/11, I learned that. Bottom line is, you're extremely unlikely to be involved in a terrorist attack. Doesn't make it any less dreadful, of course. But a heart attack, a traffic accident, or a lightning bolt are all more likely to kill you.

This made me so sad and angry. Barcelona, especially that part of Barcelona, is such a beautiful, vibrant place, and I'm so fond of it. It's terrible to think of this happening there. Of course, it is terrible when it happens anywhere.

Glad your friend are OK, Rob.

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robeiae Thaumaturge On a down bound train Posts: 6,692	Terrorist attack(?) in Barcelona Aug 18, 2017 18:01:43 GMT -5 Post by robeiae on Aug 18, 2017 18:01:43 GMT -5 My daughter leaves next week for college, but she is going a week early to spend it with a friend in Ireland. They were going to shoot over to Barcelona for a day or two, as well. That's right out, now.
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