German hospital ‘under siege’ as woman, 65, barricades herself inside room & ‘sets off flare’ sparking huge evacuation

GERMAN special forces have stormed a hospital tonight after a pensioner reportedly broke in and set off fireworks. Smoke was seen billowing from a room at the Luisenhospital in Aachen as the 65-year-old barricaded herself in and triggered a siege. GoogleGerman special forces have stormed a hospital tonight after a pensioner reportedly broke in and set off fireworks[/caption] A helicopter was reportedly circling above the hospital as patients were evacuated and elite armed police units from the SEK moved in. German cops told The Sun: “We are now on site with special units and also with forces from the fire brigade.” It is unclear if the woman is armed and if there are any injuries or hostages inside the 378-bed hospital. The status of whether the woman is alone or poses a threat to others remains undisclosed, police said. German Police said: “According to current information, a female (65) entered the hospital in the afternoon. “Shortly afterwards, employees noticed smoke developing near the woman.”  “The 65-year-old has now barricaded herself in a room. “The surrounding rooms have been evacuated. Special forces are on site.”