Indian embassy officials safe in Stockholm attack: Swaraj

At least three people were killed when a truck drove into a crowd in central Stockholm.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday condoled the loss of lives in Stockholm attack close to the India Embassy and confirmed that the embassy officials are safe.

At least three people were killed when a truck drove into a crowd in central Stockholm earlier on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and said that India stands with Sweden in this hour of grief.

Sushma Swaraj took to twitter to express her condolences.

One person has been arrested so far in a suspected terror attack in Stockholm. The incident took place at Drottninggatan/ Kungsgatan intersection of the Swedish capital.

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According to reports, the truck, which belonged to Swedish brewery company Spendrups, was hijacked earlier.

The attack took place a few metres away from the Indian embassy.

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