Multiple shootings rocked central Paris on Friday night, one of which was at the Bataclan theatre and concert hall where hundreds of people were attending a concert of a rock group.
Four suspected terrorists were killed at the Bataclan theatre. BBC says that France has declared a national state of emergency and tightened borders after at least 120 people were killed in a night of gun and bomb attacks in Paris.
Here are twenty tweets from journalists/news agencies who reported on Paris massacre in real time, to explain how the terror attacks in the French capital unfolded.
This is what BBC’s Katya Adler flashed as soon as she heard of explosions,
Paris – centre again of attacks. French channel reports of explosions. Another of shootings #Parissttacks
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
Eight minutes later she updated her twitter status with this tweet;
Now talk of a number of incidents in #Paris. Explosions and shoot-out on terrace of restaurant
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
French channels reporting masked men started shooting in all directions around a group of restaurants with outdoor terraces central #Paris
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
And then this.
French channels reporting masked men started shooting in all directions around a group of restaurants with outdoor terraces central #Paris
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
Seth Porges, a TV personality, who’s followed by President Barack Obama, tweeted;
If in #Paris, stay the F away from canal side of La République area. A man w AK-47 just gunned down multiple people & on run. Yes I'm okay
— Seth Porges (@sethporges) November 13, 2015
A journalist from France 24 news channel reported;
BREAKING: French president evacuated from #stadedefrance where France was playing Germany. Various reports suggest numerous attackers.
— Tom Burges Watson (@Tburgeswatson) November 13, 2015
BBC’s Katya came in to inform ablout the emergency meeting;
French government holding emergency cabinet meeting #Parisattacks
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
Journalist Rebecca Kesby reported;
#Paris incidents seem on going. At least two separate attacks on bars and explosion at Sade de France – keep safe French friends
— Rebecca Kesby (@rebeccakesby1) November 13, 2015
Another BBC jounalist reported
Police say 18 dead in #Parisattacks – via @AFP
— Piers Scholfield (@inglesi) November 13, 2015
Jounalist Agnes Poirier reported that the French President Hollande was being taken to safety from Stade de France. Football match, however, continued in the stadium where French President had been amongst spectators.
#Paris attacks on going. Dozen deads in 10th arrondissement in separate attacks. President Hollande taken to safety from Stade de France
— Agnes Poirier (@AgnesCPoirier) November 13, 2015
Katya, meanwhile reported of a hostage situation unfolding
Hostage situation now being reported in #Parisattacks
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
Agnes reported of more hostage situation as the terror incidents now turning out to be the worst since World War II.
3 separate attacks in #Paris now. On going. Hostages at Bataclan theatre, shootout rue de Charonne, 3 explosions near Stade France.18 deads
— Agnes Poirier (@AgnesCPoirier) November 13, 2015
Meanwhile, the news agency AFP reported that 100 alone would have died at the concert venue;
#UPDATE Around 100 dead in attack on Paris concert venue: police https://t.co/AVjRM5qX4s
— AFP news agency (@AFP) November 14, 2015
Journalist Dimi Reider said that French police was storming Bataclan, venue for concert.
Police are storming #Bataclan as it emerges this isn't a hostage situation but an ongoing massacre
— Dimi Reider (@reider) November 13, 2015
BBC journalist Gavin Lee said;
Paris Dep Mayor quoted as saying 118 people have been killed in #Bataclan concert hall attack + around 40 killed in 6 separate attacks
— Gavin Lee (@GavinLeeBBC) November 14, 2015
Reports now say seven attackers killed
iTele reports 7 attackers dead. Says they were young French nationals. Says 3 blew themselves up with explosives belts #ParisAttack
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 14, 2015
No surprise that the news of this large-scale massacre becomes front page headlines for all French newspapers.
#Paris reeling in shock: Saturday's front pages capture the attacks with solemn grimness. More than 120 dead. RIP. pic.twitter.com/5OFDTRr81H
— Vivienne Walt (@vivwalt) November 14, 2015
Hotels close to the #Batalan concert hall are full of survivors who escaped the shooting.At the Best Western hotel,dozens hid in the lobby.
— Gavin Lee (@GavinLeeBBC) November 14, 2015
The story becomes top front page headline of British newspaper too. The news was too late for the Indian newspapers.
Guardian front page – final edition, Saturday 14 November 2015: Over 150 dead in Paris carnage pic.twitter.com/tUFICbcHS1
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 14, 2015
President Obama ‘vowed’ to do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring Paris terrorists to justice.
President Obama vows to do "whatever it takes" to bring Paris terrorists to justice https://t.co/EdEDwYKRQq pic.twitter.com/Z6DwQ2wlqz
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) November 14, 2015
