Hungarians appear to be safe in Prague shooting incident
Hungarian Official Expresses Condolences Over Prague Shooting
A Hungarian foreign affairs official has expressed his condolences and shock over the tragic mass shooting that took place in Prague, resulting in the loss of several lives and leaving dozens injured. According to the official, there are no known Hungarian victims or injured individuals at this time.
The Hungarian embassy is actively liaising with the university where the shooting occurred, as well as with local law enforcement. Tamás Menczer, the state secretary for bilateral relations of the ministry of foreign affairs and trade, shared this information on Facebook on Thursday.
In his statement, Menczer extended his sympathy to the family members of the victims and the injured, assuring them that they are in the thoughts and prayers of the Hungarian government.
The shooting incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon at Jan Palach Square, in front of the Institute of Philosophy of Charles University in Prague. The Hungarian government is closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with relevant authorities to offer any necessary assistance.
As details continue to emerge about the tragic event, our hearts go out to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
