5 killed in shooting at tourist area in Poland

At least five people have been killed and 10 others injured in a gun attack in the historic center of the southern Polish city of Krakow. 

The Anadolu news agency reported this information on Saturday (November 7), citing local media.

The attack took place around 3pm local time on Saturday near the main market area of ​​Krakow, one of Poland's busiest tourist destinations.

Polish broadcaster TVN24 reported the number of casualties, citing the fire service.

According to a report by radio RMF FM, the attackers in a car opened fire on people in the vicinity as they drove along Slavkovska Street towards the main square.

The broadcaster reported that a shop and a tram were damaged in the incident.

Emergency rescue teams reached the spot after receiving the information. An air ambulance helicopter landed in the main square to rescue the injured.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said police were investigating the incident and that he was receiving regular updates on the attack from the Interior Ministry.

However, the police have not yet confirmed the identity of the attackers and the motive for the attack. An investigation is underway to determine the real cause of the incident.