Gunfire, screams herald start of concert inferno

By Agence France-Presse

Mar 24, 2024 12:21 am

KRASNOGORSK, Russia: First there were rounds of machine-gun fire, then piercing screams of panic and then the Crocus City Hall went up in flames.

Alexei, who had been waiting for a concert by the rock band Piknik, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) how he hid behind seats in the concert hall before making his escape amid scenes of panic as spectators were gunned down.

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