A van has run into pedestrians in the busy tourist street of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain. This occurred on Thursday afternoon (local time) and has resulted in 16 deaths and around 80 injuries. Police state that is was an intentional act of terror.
Police have arrested two people but believe there may be more suspects at large. There have been unconfirmed reports that another attacker was shot dead by police on the outskirts of the city. Catalan police also advise that some time later two police officers were run down at a checkpoint west of the city. They have minor injuries and it is not known if this is related to the incident in Las Ramblas.
Metro stations in the area are closed and people in Barcelona are advised to stay well away from the area. Barcelona's El-Prat airport remains open.
More information will follow when details are available.
If you are concerned about your travel plans, please contact Campus Travel by phone using the details below.
Campus Travel
Number: +61 7 3393 8855 (calls from overseas)
Number: 1300 662 703 (calls from within Australia)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
If you are concerned for the welfare of friends and family in the region and are unable to contact them directly, you should call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour consulate emergency centre on 1300 555 135.
