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Hollywood is sending "thoughts and prayers" to Barcelona after a van plowed into a crowd of people Thursday, killing as many as 13 and injuring even more according to local police.
The incident took place near near Las Ramblas, a busy promenade in the center of the city, after a van traveling at 80 km per hour (50 mph) drove into a pedestrian walkway. Catalan police are treating the incident as a "terrorist attack."
Spanish police posted a video of the van at the scene on Twitter with the caption, "#Barcelona Así ha quedado la furgoneta que ha arrollado a varias personas en las Ramblas. Se busca al autor de los hechos," which translates to, "This is the van that drove into the crowd of people at Las Rambas. We are looking for the culprit."
#Barcelona Así ha quedado la furgoneta que ha arrollado a varias personas en las Ramblas. Se busca al autor de los hechos.
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First Lady Melania Trump was among the first to tweet about the incident, sending "thoughts and prayers to Barcelona." President Donald Trump followed up with an offer to "do whatever is necessary to help."
We'll update this post as more tweets and details surrounding the crash pour in.
Thoughts and prayers to #Barcelona
@FLOTUS
The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!
@realDonaldTrump
Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo.
@BarackObama
Fundidos en un abrazo con #Barcelona.
@antoniobanderas
Sending all my love to Barcelona. Hope you are safe.
@Lexialex
I ❤️ #Barcellona and the beautiful people who are the spirit of that city. All my thoughts and prayers are with you today. Stay strong!
@jessetyler
My heart is with Barcelona.
@elijahwood
My thoughts with those injured in #Barcelona.
@SaraRamirez
My prayers and love are with you #Barcelona 🙏❤️para Siempre .
@AntonioSabatoJr
I am beyond devastated for the incredible city of #Barcelona & it's amazing people. Thoughts and prayers to all.
@joshgad
My heart breaks for all of those affected by today's tragedy in Barcelona. The world needs a group hug right now. More love and compassion.
@AshleyMGreene
All prayers and thoughts in Barcelona this morning. Heartbreaking.
@Lin_Manuel
Sending endless love, light & prayer to the beautiful city of #Barcelona 🙏🏼 Currently shocked as I was just there 2 days ago. I still feel … pic.twitter.com/We2zmPUKOk
@CassieScerbo
SENDING IMMENSE LOVE TO #BARCELONA! Shocked as I was just there 2 days ago. I feel so connected to your beautiful city & am so saddened. 🙏🏼
@CassieScerbo
Barcelona 💔💔💔
@JosephinSkriver
My heart breaks for what happened in #Barcelona today. I feel lost. Don't know what to do anymore. Just can't feel casual about casualties.
@EricXWest
All prayers and thoughts in Barcelona this morning. Heartbreaking.
@Lin_Manuel
Prayers for Barcelona 🙏🏼
@JoshAllanMurray
Praying for Barcelona.....sigh.
@MsIsisKing
A terrorist is a terrorist no matter the color of their skin or the credo they commit violence in the name of. https://t.co/NfvINCwP32
@MiraSorvino
Sending love and strength to #Barcelona 💔
@michaelurie
Horrible to see about the terrorism in Barcelona this morning, my heart's w/the victims. It's disgusting no matter what kind of extremists.
@iamfrench
Wow. And now I've just seen what's going on in Barcelona. 😔
@Castro1021
STOP KILLING EACH OTHER YOU FUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#PrayForBarcelona 🇪🇸
Now is the time that we must come together and put an end to the senseless violence. Stay strong. Te amo mucho #Barcelona 🇪🇸❤️🙏🏽
@JakeTAustin
Thoughts are with everyone in Barcelona tonight 🙏🏼
@GarethBale11
More to come...
