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Seven people die in London terror attacks

| updated on 6/4/17 11:59 AM
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Terror attacks in central London last night claimed the lives of seven people. More than 45 were injured.

Police said attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge. The terrorist then stabbed people in Borough Market. Police officers responded quickly and confronted the suspects who were shot and killed. The three attackers were wearing fake explosive vests, authorities told media.

Currently there is no information about inured Bulgarians, Ambassador to the UK, Konstantin Dimitrov, reported. Bulgarian Prime Minister Borissov expressed condolences to the families of victims. Bulgarian President Rumen Radev also expressed his solidarity.



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