Five people were killed and around 10 others were injured in a shooting in the Main Market Square in the Polish city of Krakow. Police officers were among the injured.
Małopolska police said the attack took place at around 15:00, when a person drove into the square and opened fire on passersby.
Officers who intervened shot the suspected attacker, who was then taken to hospital.
The BBC reported that large numbers of police officers and emergency teams arrived at the scene immediately. They worked to help the injured and secure the area.
In a social media statement, Krakow City Hall confirmed that the shooting took place in the Main Market Square. It also said a police operation was underway on Dietla Street.
Authorities have asked residents and members of the public to stay away from the area until the police operation is over.
An investigation is continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and determine the attacker’s motives.
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