Shooting attack in Poland. Fire was opened from the vehicle, there are many dead and injured

An armed attack occurred in the city center of Krakow, Poland.

According to reports in the Polish media, the attacker entered the Main Square in the center of Krakow at around 15:00 local time and opened fire on the surrounding people from the vehicle.

While police, fire brigade and medical teams were dispatched to the scene, an ambulance helicopter also landed in the area.

In the statement made by the Malopolska Police on the social media platform of the US-based X company, it was stated that 5 people died and more than 10 people were injured in the attack.

It was stated in the statement that the attacker was shot by police teams and transferred to the hospital, and that security forces continued their work at the scene.

Authorities called on local residents and tourists not to come to the Main Square and called on those around to move to a safe place.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki, in his post on his

Nawrocki emphasized that he expects the incident to be clarified in all its aspects.