• Individuals near the scene of the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, were the first to relay news of the shootings and explosions. A number of eyewitnesses utilized the micro-blogging service Twitter to instantaneously convey the latest information.

• Fast Facts

  1. Death toll: over 100Guardian.co.uk: Indian commandos storm Mumbai hotels (November 27, 2008)
  2. At least 9 foreigners killedGuardian.co.uk: Indian commandos storm Mumbai hotels (November 27, 2008)
  3. Over 300 injuriesGuardian.co.uk: Indian commandos storm Mumbai hotels (November 27, 2008)
  4. AK-47 shootings reported near hotels and a hospital
  5. Two of the blasts are suspected grenade attacks
  6. Encounter with terrorists inside Hotel OberoiIBN Live: Video Streaming
  7. Terrorists inside Oberoi Hotel threw bombs from windowsIBN Live: Video Streaming
  8. BP Petrol pump blown up in ColabaIBN Live: Video Streaming
  9. Cities of Delhi and Gujarat are on high alert
  10. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel also attacked
  11. Explosion on the roof of Taj Hotel NDTV Live: NDTV Live Video
  12. Two young terrorists took people with UK and USA passports hostage
  13. Huge explosions inside Hotel Oberoi and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

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