Paris, Safar 01, 1437, November 13, 2015, SPA -- At least 60 people have been killed in a series ofattacks in the French capital Paris, the broadcaster BFM TV said, with a hostage-taking also reported at a concert hall. Other media had initially spoken of 18 dead. The French Interior Ministry spoke of an "extremely heavy toll," according to the France Info broadcaster. Gunmen opened fire in a bar before moving on to a Paris concert hall, the newspaper Liberation said on its website. An unknown number of hostages were taken in the concert hall, news agency AFP reported, citing police. A police spokesman confirmed to dpa that shots were fired innorth-central Paris but would not confirm a casualty count. He said there were also incidents near the Stade de France, where the French and German national football teams were playing in a friendly that ended in a 2-0 home victory over the defending world champions. Several explosions were reported to have been heard during the first half of the match, but the source of the noise was initially unknown. "We are all appalled and shocked," Germany coach Joachim Loew told the broadcaster ARD. Team general manager Oliver Bierhoff spoke of "big uncertainty, bigfear and big shock." Helicopters circled the sold-out stadium. Police initially sent people leaving the arena back inside, but later allowed spectators to leave. A special meeting of the French government was due to be held atmid night (2300 GMT), several media outlets reported. "I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayersare with the French people," British Prime Minister David Cameron wrote on Twitter. "We will do whatever we can to help." --SPA 02:46 LOCAL TIME 23:46 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w