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Explosions, Gunshots Heard at Resort in Philippines Capital - Local Media

Explosions, Gunshots Heard at Resort in Philippines Capital - Local Media
Smoke pours from the Resorts World building in Manila. Philippines. (@Breaking911/Twitter)

Thursday, 01 June 2017 02:17 PM EDT

Gun shots and explosions rang out in an entertainment resort in the Philippine capital Manila early on Friday as local media reported armed men were inside the complex.

The information could not be immediately verified.

Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, of plumes of smoke pouring out of a building.

A source at one of the resorts told Reuters employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details.

Explosions and gunshots were heard at an entertainment resort in the Philippines capital Manila early on Friday and armed police were deployed to the scene, local media reported.

CNN reported a gunman had entered the Resorts World hotel and was firing at guests and workers.

Resorts World Manila said on social media it was in lockdown and police were in control of the situation.

"We ask for your prayers during these difficult times," Resorts World said on Twitter.

Witnesses who spoke to radio stations said several gunmen were seen in the complex. News channel ANC said there were two gunmen, wearing masks and black clothes.

Police and fire services could not immediately be reached for comment.

Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, of plumes of smoke pouring out of a building.

A source at one of the resorts told Reuters employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. He said police were now in full control of the situation.

© 2023 Thomson/Reuters. All rights reserved.


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Explosions and gunshots were heard at an entertainment resort in the Philippines capital Manila early on Friday and armed police were deployed to the scene, local media reported. CNN reported a gunman had entered the Resorts World hotel and was firing at guests and...
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