Shooting In Netherlands With 'Multiple Injuries'

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 03/18/19 | News Source: MSN

There are multiple injuries after a shooting in the Dutch city of Utrecht, police have said. 

The shooting began at 10.45am local time when a gunman opened fire in a tram on 24 Oktoberplain, a square outside the city centre.

According to news website AD, the gunman then fled the scene.

A number of trauma helicopters were sent to the area, police said, but it is unclear how many people have been taken to hospital.

🇳🇱 — MORE: At least three medic helicopters and several counter terrorism units have responded to the reported shooting in Utrecht, Netherlands. Gunman is on the run. 7 people shot.

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— BELAAZ (@THEBELAAZ) March 18, 2019

Jimmy de Koster, who lives nearby, told RTV Utrecht that several shots had been fired and that he had seen a woman lying on the ground shouting: "I didn't do anything".

Mr De Koster said: "I came from my job when it happened.

"I am standing at the traffic lights on 24 October Square and I see a woman lying down, I think she is between 20 and 35. Read more at MSN