Multiple casualties as Paris rocked by shootings, explosions

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Multiple casualties as Paris rocked by shootings, explosions

November 13th, 2015

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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 BFMTV 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.

According to the paper there was a second shooting several minutes later near Bataclan, a theatre at the 50 Boulevard Voltaire in the 11th department of Paris. Police have urged everyone near the Voltaire boulevard to stay inside.

At least 60 people have been taken hostage at the music hall, local media reports citing police.

In what appears to be a separate incident, two or three explosions were reported near the Stade de France stadium in St. Denis. Police have cordoned off the area, according to the publication. At least 3 people were reportedly killed.

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.

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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