Barcelona terror attack: Foreign Office advises tourists to stay inside
Stay away from the area, the Foreign Office tells Britons in Barcelona
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Foreign Office has warned Britons in Barcelona to stay away from the Las Ramblas area of the city after this afternoon's terror attack.
Witnesses heard a “loud crash” followed by people screaming after a van ploughed into crowds of people on the wide tree-lined boulevard which is popular with tourists.
The incident is being treated as a terrorist attack by police - local media says at least two people are dead and several more are injured.
Updated travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London has warned tourists in the city to stay inside and to stay away from the Las Ramblas area.
People who are already in the area have been asked to follow the the advice of police and security services.
A spokesman said representatives of the FCO are in contact with Spanish authorities.
The travel advice page for Spain on the FCO website now reads: "The British Embassy in Madrid and Consulate General in Barcelona are in contact with local authorities and urgently seeking further information following reports of an incident in central Barcelona.
"Local authorities have advised people to stay inside and stay away from the Las Ramblas area of the city.
"If you're in the immediate area you should take care and follow the advice of the local security authorities.
"Press reports suggest that some public transport, particularly the metro, has been affected."
The FCO will be updating its guidance here as the situation develops. Follow the latest updates from The Independent on the developing incident here.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments