As information continues to emerge from Munich following a fatal shooting at a shopping mall, significant parts of the city’s transport systems have been shut down.
While there are conflicting reports over whether a second shooting has taken place in the city, police are urging people to stay indoors and avoid certain areas, including the Marienplatz metro station.
Wir wissen derzeit nicht wo sich die Täter befinden.Passt auf Euch auf und meidet nach wie vor die Öffentlichkeit #oez#münchen #schießerei
@sandragoldehaan another shooting perhaps in the centre of Munich. Police tells people to stay at home, no traffic, taxis avoid Marienplatz
The search for those behind the fatal shooting continues and at the request of the police, transport authorities in the city have shut down a number of train, tram and bus lines.
#MUNICH#Underground in #Munich stopped - Ppl run for #Taxis. #OEZ. Several dead & injured ppl.— LФҜI ΓФИΞ (@lokitone1) July 22, 2016
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Footage has emerged of people running from underground stations around the city.
According to De Telegraaf newspaper, police have also asked for the city’s taxi drivers who are currently working to make their way to the central square and have advised against picking up any more passengers for the time being.
Motorists have also been asked to avoid any motorways around the city.
A number of embassies and consulates in Munich have also issued alerts warning people to stay indoors following the shooting.
#Germany Reports of incident Munich Olympia Shopping Centre. Avoid this location; Follow advice of local authoritiesow.ly/41qK302vWek
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