PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST URGENTLY
The siege began around 9:45 am.
Islamic Flag confirmed.
Martin Place evacuated.
ABC retail cafe selling chocolate, drinks, restaurant included.
15-20 staff. 50+ people in the building Streets are closing around instantly. Town Hall station closed.
-no confirmation if isis related-
-sydney emergency-
http://salsatacoburritostains.tumblr.com/post/105215933459/urgent-if-youre-in-australia
http://salsatacoburritostains.tumblr.com/post/105216220009/urgent-if-youre-in-australia
THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
Sydney friends, particularly those who work/pass the CBD please avoid this area and stay safe. I wish I wasn’t personally addressing so many of you that I love rn and that everyone would just answer my calls/messages rn because a lot of public transport has been stopped, and I know ya’ll will be stuck in the city if you have been told to leave work! Please stay safe!
Live updates: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2014/dec/15/sydney-siege-reports-of-hostage-situation-inside-martin-place-cafe-live?CMP=share_btn_tw
Martin Place train station is closed, as is the Eastern Suburbs line (it runs through Martin Place station). EDIT: The train lines to the Eastern Suburbs have resumed but aren’t stopping at Martin Place. Those wishing to go to the Eastern Suburbs have been advised to use the ferries & buses.
Stay safe, avoid going to Martin Place if you can. It may not be wise to catch Uber taxis at the moment as they are charging a base price of $100 to get out of the Sydney CBD so plan accordingly.
I believe there are also some traffic problems on the Harbour Bridge but I’m unsure.
This might be a bit old and there may be further lock-downs on other train stations and bus routes.
Stay safe