At least five people have been killed and another 12 have been wounded by gunfire in Krakov’s main square in Poland.
According to Polish police, the incident occurred around 1500, in the Rynek Głowny area, one of the city’s most frequent points.
Authorities said that a man had drove into the square and then started shooting at people by accident.
The suspect has been arrested, while police officials are reported among the wounded.
A large number of police, fire and emergency teams have emerged at the scene, while the area around the main square has been secured by authorities.
Images from Krakov show numerous security forces and emergency teams operating in the area.
City authorities have asked citizens to stay away from the area where the police operation is under way and to respect emergency service guidelines.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has reacted after the attack, saying he is being kept informed of the situation by the interior minister.
Police are investigating the background and all circumstances of attack, Tusk has declared.
Rynek Głowny is located in the heart of the old town of Krakov and is considered one of the largest medieval squares in Europe.
Polish authorities are continuing investigations to determine the motive and full circumstances of the attack, while balance can be updated as the event is still under way. /Telegraphy/