
Our thoughts are with her.
Emma Parkinson, from Hobart, has been confirmed as the Australian injured in the horrific Paris attacks.
Her family told 9NEWS the 19-year-old was at the Bataclan theatre when four gunman shot and killed at least 78 people.Her condition is unknown, however, it is believed she is recovering in a Paris hospital.
Emma Parkinson, from Hobart, has been confirmed as the Australian injured in the horrific Paris attacks.
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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed early yesterday that at least one Australian had been injured in the co-ordinated attacks in Paris.
“I am aware of an Australian who has been injured in the Paris attacks and we are providing consular assistance,” she said in a statement.
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Melbourne woman Sophie Doran, 30, was also in the theatre. She played dead under a seat at the theatre while her friend suffered from a bullet wound and police eventually rescued them.
Police have filled the streets of Paris over night.
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Support is available for Australians with friends and family in Paris:
The Australian Embassy phone number in Paris is +33140593300 for those trying to contact friends and family in the region .
24-HOUR CONSULAR EMERGENCY HELPLINE
Within Australia: 1300 555 135
Outside Australia: +61 2 6261 3305
SMS: +61 421 269 080
Website: Getting help overseas http://smartraveller.gov.au/help/
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