Over 5,000 Evacuated from Crocus During Terror Attack

More than 5,000 people were evacuated from the Crocus City Hall during a terrorist attack. This was reported to TASS by an employee of the concert hall. According to their information, another 100 citizens were rescued from the fire that broke out in the building.

The agency’s interlocutor noted that people were brought out from the basement and lowered from the roof during the fire.

On March 22, a group of armed men stormed Crocus City Hall and opened fire with automatic weapons, after which a fire occurred. The number of victims of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack has reached 144 people, as reported by 'Bazа' citing a source. Currently, 97 people are hospitalized.

In connection with the case, the Federal Security Service of Russia has detained 11 individuals, including four alleged terrorists. They are citizens of Tajikistan and have been placed under arrest by the court.