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Huge area cordoned off
A huge area including Las Ramblas and the nearby Plaza Catalonia and up to the Gran Via have been cordoned off, while large numbers of police and emergency services are now in the area.
Nearby metro closed
The Generalitat also closed nearby metro and railway stations, while people in the area of the attack were asked to stay where they are until the police can indicate an exit route.
News hits banking sector
The news especially hit the banking sector with generalized losses in Spain: The Banco Santander lost 2.50 percent of share values, Bankia, 1.64 percent, BBVA 1.90 percent, Banco Sabadell 1.88 percent, Bankinter 1.80 percent and Caixabank, 1.77 percent.
