What happened on August 17, 2017 in Barcelona?
Q: What happened on August 17, 2017 in Barcelona?
A: On August 17, 2017, a van drove onto the pavement of Barcelona's Las Ramblas, crashing into pedestrians and leaving fourteen people dead and dozens injured.
Q: Did the police hold a press conference after the attack?
A: Yes, the police held a press conference at 7:00pm local time to confirm the terrorist nature of the event and report that one person was dead and 32 were injured, 10 of whom were in serious condition.
Q: How did the suspects flee after the attack?
A: The two suspects fled on foot after the attack.
Q: How many people were arrested in connection with the attack?
A: Two men were arrested in connection with the attack, and another was reported killed in a shootout with police.
Q: What did the Amaq News Agency claim about the attackers?
A: The Amaq News Agency claimed that the attackers were "soldiers of the Islamic State" who "carried out the operation in response to calls for targeting coalition states".
Q: Was there an explosion before the attack in Alcanar?
A: Yes, an explosion happened the night before the attack in the Catalan town of Alcanar, which flattened a building and killed a woman.
Q: Who did the police kill in Tarragona nine hours after the attack?
A: Nine hours after the attack, police killed four people in Tarragona said to be planning a terrorist attack in Cambrils.
