Gunfire broke out Friday afternoon outside the police station at Ramses Square near the Sixth of October Bridge, according to multiple sources in Cairo. People reported to be throwing themselves from the bridge in an effort to flee military police who were pushing protesters back. There are conflicting reports of who the jumpers are affiliated with. The condition of the jumpers is unknown at this time.
People throwing themselves from bridge near Ramses police station to reach street level. #Egypt
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People are jumping off the bridge
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@Sarahcarr
People are jumping off the bridge
The bridge people were jumping of is 6 october, 200 metres in front of azbakeya pol station. They were jumping cos they were trapped.
أبو كار
@Sarahcarr
The bridge people were jumping of is 6 october, 200 metres in front of azbakeya pol station. They were jumping cos they were trapped.
/ ViaTrapped between police Gunfire #pt
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@Sarahcarr
Trapped between police Gunfire #pt
/ ViaRamsis Sq is full of people. When I was there briefly heard gunfire coming from Fagala direction as well as azbakeya station.
أبو كار
@Sarahcarr
Ramsis Sq is full of people. When I was there briefly heard gunfire coming from Fagala direction as well as azbakeya station.
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Armoured truck just cleared bridge. Automatic gunfire heard. #Egypt
Carl Fridh Kleberg
@CFKlebergTT
Armoured truck just cleared bridge. Automatic gunfire heard. #Egypt
/ ViaVideo captured of protesters fleeing the bridge to avoid gunfire. [WARNING: Graphic]
