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What We Know About the Attack in London

Six people died, and more than 20 were injured after a van swerved into a group of pedestrians and suspects attacked people with knives.
Source: Neil Hall / Reuters

Seven people were killed and more than 20 were injured in what police called a “terrorist incident,” after a van swerved into a group of pedestrians on the London Bridge Saturday night. At least one suspect fled and began stabbing people at a nearby market. Police said they shot and killed three suspects in all, who wore canisters around their chests, meant to resemble explosives.

Police first responded to the London Bridge a little after 10 p.m. Saturday local time. Witnesses said a man driving a white van, speeding

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