Munich transport shut; people 'open doors' of their homes for strangers

July 23, 2016 01:01

The suspension of Munich's transport system in view of a shooting rampage at a shopping centre has left many people stranded during the evening rush hours.

People are offering space in their own homes on social media, using the hashtag #Offenetuer -- which means 'open door' -- for people who are stranded without a way to get home.

Police has asked everyone to stay indoors.

The police is using all available emergency services to deal with the incident -- with the support of special forces, the Federal Police and neighbouring councils, the BBC reported.

The attackers are still at large. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters

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