Shooting in Krakow's old town leaves 5 dead and 12 injured
Police are investigating the attack, and the attackers' identities and motive have not yet been confirmed by authorities.
A shooting in the historic center of Krakow, southern Poland, on Saturday left at least five people dead and 12 others injured, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported.
The gunfire broke out shortly after 3 p.m. local time, or 1400 GMT, close to the Main Market Square, one of Poland's busiest tourist destinations.
Polish broadcaster TVN24 reported the death and injury toll, relaying figures from the fire brigade.
RMF FM radio reported that attackers traveling in a vehicle along Sławkowska Street toward the square opened fire on people in the area.
The broadcaster also reported that a shop and a tram were damaged.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and an air ambulance helicopter landed in the square.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said police were investigating the shooting and that he was receiving regular updates from the Interior Ministry.
Police have not yet confirmed who the attackers are or what motivated them, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
Krakow's Old Town, built around the medieval Main Market Square, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that draws large numbers of visitors every year.
The city is one of Poland's largest and most visited destinations, which makes its central districts among the most crowded public spaces in the country.
