Large hunt underway in Sweeden for the suspect who drove a truck into a crowd of pedestrians
Three people have been killed and many injured after a truck was driven into a crowd in Stockholm
The suspect then drove the truck into a department store in the city's busiest shopping area.
The main railway station and subway have been closed over reports the suspect ran towards an underground station.
Sweden's Prime Minister, Stefan Lofven is urging the public to be alert.
Meanwhile Irish people in Stockholm are being advised to stay in a safe place indoors.
The Irish Embassy in the city says its monitoring the ongoing situation.
Anyone with concerns is asked to contact the embassy locally or the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on 408 2000.
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