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Thursday, December 26, 2024

Explosion Near Residential Building in Gothenburg, No Injuries

Published: 2023-12-31

An explosion occurred near a multi-family dwelling in the Backa district of Gothenburg, Sweden, on the night leading to New Year's Eve.

There have been no reported injuries.

The police and emergency services were alerted at around 00:25. The damage on site is unclear.

The incident is currently classified as severe public destruction.

A witness living nearby reported feeling the explosion and seeing a large police presence.

No one has been arrested yet.