Multiple casualties as Paris rocked by shootings, explosions
A series of apparently coordinated attacks have rocked central Paris, resulting in at least 40 casualties, according to local media. Aside from the three separate shootings, police also confirmed several explosions near a Paris stadium, and an unfolding hostage situation.
At least six separate violent incidents have taken place in Paris on Friday night, including several shootings and explosions. The French station BFM TV claim the death toll could be in excess of 60 people.
Gunfire near a restaurant in the vicinity of Paris’ Place de la Republique has killed at least 11 and injured at least seven people, according to BFM TV and police sources. People in the vicinity reported seeing several bodies lying on the ground.
The attack happened at the restaurant's terrace, according to France 24 reporter at the site of the first shooting. Dozens of shots were fired, according to witnesses who described the scene as a “nightmare”, the Liberation newspaper reports.
A second shooting took place several minutes later near Bataclan, a theatre at the 50 Boulevard Voltaire in the 11th department of Paris. At least 15 people are believed to be dead in this attack.
At least 60 people have been taken hostage at the music hall, local media reports citing police. Police have urged everyone near the Voltaire boulevard to stay inside.
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In what appears to be a separate incident, two or three explosions were reported near the Stade de France stadium in St. Denis. At least 3 people were reportedly killed.
Police have cordoned off the area and have begun to evacuate the stadium, according to the publication.
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The stadium was hosting a football friendly match between France and Germany, which was attended by the French President Francois Hollande. The President was rushed out of the stadium and is personally dealing with the unfolding emergency situation, officials told France 24.
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There were reports of a dismembered body near the stadium following the blasts, which has fueled rumors of a possible suicide bombing attacks taking place.
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