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The actress, who just a day earlier had been relaxing in the city, including visiting the Sagrada Familia church, was near the scene by chance.
At the time of the attack she tweeted that she was “hiding in a restaurant freezer … praying for the safety of everyone here”.
In the middle of the attack. Hiding in a restaurant freezer. Happened so fast. Praying for the safety of everyone here x
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
She continued to post updates to her more than 22,000 followers, detailing the situation as the attack unfolded.
Gunshots just heard. Armed police running down thw street looking for someone
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
Gunshots just heard. Armed police running down thw street looking for someone
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
The whole of #lasRamblas and surrounding roads in lock down with armed police everywhere.
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
She finished her updates with a message of thanks to the hotel staff who had kept her and other safe: “Thank you to the staff at the restaurant for staying calm and keeping us safe. I love you Barcelona.”
