Plaça de Catalunya

Barcelona: Van Hits Crowds in Ramblas Tourist Area

A van has ploughed into crowds in Barcelona's Ramblas tourist area, reported BBC. 

Spanish police say several people have been injured in a "massive crash", while emergency services are urging people to stay away from the area around Plaça Catalunya.

Reports from the scene say people are taking cover in nearby shops and cafes.

One person confirmed dead, at least 32 injured in Barcelona attack: Police

At least one person is confirmed to have died after a van mowed down pedestrians in Barcelona city center and 32 people were injured, 10 of them seriously, Catalan police and the regional interior ministry said.
   
Other media including El Pais said there were at least 10 dead.

A police spokeswoman could not immediately confirm the number of casualties.