Actress Laila Rouass was caught up in the Barcelona terror attack, live-tweeting it while “hiding in a restaurant freezer”.
The British star is known for her roles in Holby City and Footballers’ Wives. She also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009, finishing fourth that year.
Thursday (August 19) saw Spain targeted by terrorists, with Barcelona and the town of Cambrils struck by separate attacks. In Barcelona, a van hit pedestrians in the Las Ramblas area of the city, leaving at least 13 people dead and 100 more injured at the time of writing.
Rouass, who was in Barcelona at the time, tweeted: “In the middle of the attack. Hiding in a restaurant freezer. Happened so fast. Praying for the safety of everyone here”. She continued to tweet updates throughout the attack.
Confirming that she was safe, Rouass later tweeted: “Thank you to the staff at the restaurant for staying calm and keeping us safe. I love you Barcelona.”
See her tweets in full below.
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
Gunshots just heard. Armed police running down thw street looking for someone
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
Hearing 1 suspect just been shot
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
Helicopter right above us. pic.twitter.com/FICvu97vaz
— Laila Rouass (@lailarouass) August 17, 2017
