Six Killed, 16 Injured in Krakow Shooting as Polish Prime Minister Calls Attack Terrorism

Six people were killed and 16 others injured in a shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square in Poland on November 7. The attack occurred in the afternoon in one of the city's busiest tourist areas.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a terrorist attack while speaking in Krakow that evening. According to Polish news outlet Onet, Tusk said the country had never previously experienced an act of terrorism of such severity.

Following the shooting, police cordoned off parts of Krakow's historic Old Town while investigators continued examining the scene. Access to nearby streets was restricted.

Polish police confirmed that one of the six people killed was a British national. Five of those injured were foreign citizens, including people from Austria, Germany and Portugal. Horse-drawn carriage drivers working in the historic center were also among the casualties.

Eryk Necek, a member of the Krakow Carriage Drivers' Association, said four members of the organization had been injured, two of them seriously. “Our city has suffered an unimaginable tragedy. As far as I know, they are no longer in life-threatening condition, but they face a long recovery. We hope they recover soon,” he said.

Horse-drawn carriage services at the Main Market Square were suspended following the attack. Witnesses described scenes of confusion and panic in the city center. One resident said he saw ambulances and police vehicles rushing through the area while people were being told to run, although many did not initially understand what was happening.

An Australian tourist named David said he had been near the square about an hour before the shooting. He recalled hearing sirens and seeing large crowds, but said many people did not immediately realize the seriousness of the situation. The atmosphere in the city changed dramatically once news of the attack spread.

Police continued their investigation in Krakow's Old Town. The report did not provide details about the attacker's identity or possible motives. As reported by SSTV+, the shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square left six people dead and 16 injured. Polish authorities described the incident as a terrorist attack.