Kraków:Taipei Taiwan's government has extended condolences to the victims and families affected by a mass shooting in Kraków, Poland, which resulted in at least six deaths and 15 injuries.
According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed sympathy and support for those affected, also wishing for the swift recovery of the injured, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The Taiwanese representative office in Poland noted that there is no indication of Taiwanese nationals among the casualties.
MOFA announced that the representative office has initiated emergency response measures and is working closely with Polish authorities to stay informed about the situation. Taiwanese nationals in Poland are advised to contact MOFA's toll-free hotline at 0800-085-095 if they require urgent assistance.
The incident occurred when a gunman drove into Kraków's Main Square on Saturday afternoon and fired indiscriminately. The suspect was shot and wounded by police during a gunfire exchange and subsequently detained.
