Justin Trudeau expresses grief over Barcelona terror attack

The Canadian PM issued a statement on Twitter where he offered his condolences for the victim families. "Sophie and I join all Canadians in offering our sincere condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and our best wishes for a fast and full recovery to those injured today."

“I am deeply saddened by today’s terrorist attack in Barcelona that has killed and injured so many innocent people" Trudeau said.

Citizens from at least two dozen countries have been injured or killed in the van attack in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona and the coastal town of Cambrils, The Guardian reported quoting the Catalan authorities.

By Friday morning the death toll stood at 13. More than 100 were injured. 

So far, the youngest victim of the attacks is thought to be a three-year-old girl, Spanish media reported. She died shortly after she was taken to hospital.

Sharing solidarity with Spain, Trudeau spoke about Canada's commitment against terrorism. "Spain, we grieve with you and denounce hate and violence in all of its forms. Canada will continue working with the international community to fight terrorism and build a world where we can all feel safe and secure."

The Spanish Police also said they have killed at least five people to stop a second attack from taking place, hours after a previous strike claimed 13 lives while injuring dozens in Barcelona on Thursday, reports said.

The police said the attackers were wearing explosive belts.

(Reporting by Souvik Ghosh)