CLEAN : Three dead four wounded in Sydney cafe siege: police

The transcript describes a chaotic scene at the corner of Phillip and Hunter St, where a hostage runs down the street, followed by loud bangs. Witnesses observe flashes of light and a period of silence, during which an ambulance arrives and departs slowly. Later, more explosions and sounds resembling automatic gunfire are heard, accompanied by bright lights inside a cafe, creating an intense atmosphere.

What did the bystanders do when they saw the hostage?

What was the reaction of the ambulance when it arrived?

How did the situation change after the explosions were heard?

Describe the sounds that were heard during the incident.

What was the atmosphere like during the events described?