Police in the Dutch city of Utrecht say there were multiple injuries in a shooting incident in a tram in residential neighborhood.

Police said that several trauma helicopters had been deployed to the scene to assist the wounded and appealed to the public to stay clear of the area to allow first responders to provide the necessary help.

“The surrounding area has been cordoned off and we are investigating the matter,” Utrecht police said.

A police spokesman is quoted as saying that all possibilities are being considered, including a terrorist motive.  Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he was “deeply concerned” about the incident.

 

Local media have reported that counter-terrorism police were at the scene and showed images of masked, armed police and emergency vehicles surrounding a tram that had stopped near a road bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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