A major incident has been declared in Auckland on the eve of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand following multiple shots being fired. Three serious injuries and three moderate injures have been reported by the local news. FIFAWWC
A USWNT spokesperson confirmed that the entire U.S. group, whose camp is based in Auckland, are accounted for and safe. They add that their “security team is in communication with local authorities and we are proceeding with our daily schedule”.The incident happened at around 7am local time, with the focus on a building located close to the FIFA fan zone around the Queen Street and Quay Street area. At around 8am, a series of gunshots were heard.
The building itself had dozens of construction workers in it and all Auckland police forces were immediately called to the scene. Many ambulances were also in attendance. Ferries into the city have been held out on the water and police have asked everyone in the area to remain indoors.He told local TV network TVNZ: “This dreadful situation couldn’t have come at a worse time when the world has its eyes on us. It’s dreadful, particularly since we have never had an incident like this before.
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