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Van Hits Crowds in Barcelona Tourist Area

17/08/2017 GMT

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The vehicle struck people in Las Ramblas district

The vehicle struck people in Las Ramblas district.

People took cover in nearby shops and cafes, while emergency services requested the closure of local metro and train stations. Also, Trump defends 'beautiful' war statues and burials for Sierra Leone mudslide victims.

( Picture: Police cordon off Las Ramblas district in Barcelona.   Credit: AFP/Getty Images.)

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