GERMANY’S HANNOVER SOCCER STADIUM EVACUATED 90 MINUTES BEFORE GAME: The London Telegraph on “What we know:”

  1. Police say there was a “serious”, “concrete” threat of an explosive attack during the game
  2. 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.
  3. There are unconfirmed reports that an ambulance filled with explosives was discovered outside the stadium.
  4. The players from both teams were taken to undisclosed locations
  5. 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.