No Vietnamese citizen affected in Strasborg shooting

VGP – The local authorities of Strasbourg reported two deaths and 13 injuries and no Vietnamese citizen was killed or injured in a gun attack at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, one of the busiest cities of France on December 11.

December 13, 2018 2:38 PM GMT+7

The scene of Strasborg shooting - Illustration photo

Right after getting information of the incident, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked the Vietnamese Embassy in France to keep close contact with local authorities who promised to update the Vietnamese side if there is any report of Vietnamese victims.

The embassy was also asked to continue keeping a close watch on the incident, while staying in touch with local authorities, thus timely taking citizen protection measures if necessary.

In case of urgent need, Vietnamese citizens are free to contact the Vietnamese Embassy in France via phone number 33-1-44146400 from 9 AM to 6 PM; email: urgent@ambassade-vietnam.fr; and switchboard on citizen protection at phone number 84-981-848484.

Earlier, France’s Ministry of Interior has issued security alert 3 - the highest level of "Attack Emergency".

Although there has been no order to close schools, markets and entertainment centers, local authorities have asked locals to strictly follow their orders and directions./.