GERMANY’S HANNOVER SOCCER STADIUM EVACUATED 90 MINUTES BEFORE GAME: The London Telegraph on “What we know:”
- Police say there was a “serious”, “concrete” threat of an explosive attack during the game
- Angela Merkel and several senior German officials planned to attend the match in a show of solidarity with France. The French anthem was also to be played.
- There are unconfirmed reports that an ambulance filled with explosives was discovered outside the stadium.
- The players from both teams were taken to undisclosed locations
- Citizens have been asked to remain in their homes
Plus in a later update at the Telegraph: “One suspicious device was found outside of the stadium in Hannover. Now there are reports that another device has been found, inside of Hannover’s train system.”
Update: “Interior minister: Despite reports, no explosives were found in an ambulance at Hannover Stadium in Germany amid security situation,” NBC tweets.