Police treating Barcelona van crash as terrorist attack

Police in Barcelona say a van crash in Las Ramblas is a terrorist attack.

Several people have been hurt after a van mounted a pavement and crashed into a crowd in the past hour.

The driver reportedly fled afterwards.

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Rail stations have been shut and people are being told to stay away from the area.

There are also reports from local media that two armed men have entered a local restaurant – that’s not been confirmed by police.