Bratislava, May 15 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is in a life-threatening condition after the shooting in Handlova (Trencin region), TASR learnt from premier's social network profile.

The prime minister is being transported by helicopter to Banska Bystrica.

"An attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico's life was committed at an away-from-home government meeting in Handlova and he is currently in a life-threatening condition," said the office, adding that he is heading to a hospital in Banska Bystrica because it would take too long to get to Bratislava due to the necessity of an acute intervention. "The next few hours will decide," added the prime minister's social network profile.