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Czech Republic: Six Killed at Hospital Shooting in Ostrava

Six people were killed and two others injured following a shooting incident at about 07:00 (local time) on 10 December at the university hospital in the city of Ostrava. The motive behind the attack is not yet clear. Police arrested a person at the site but didn’t confirm that he was the suspect. Police deployed an emergency unit to the university hospital and manhunt operation remains on-going.

Advice

Travellers are advised to avoid the vicinity of the affected area as a precautionary measure. Increased police presence along with road closures and restrictions are likely in the coming hours.

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