A significant explosion occurred in a building in Mölndal, Sweden, on Tuesday evening, causing potential risk of the building collapsing.

The incident, which locals described as sounding like an earthquake, led to parts of the building being evacuated.

The explosion was so powerful that it affected a staircase and some windows, with the potential risk of collapse.

The rescue service has warned of the risk of debris falling from the building, and several cars parked outside the building were damaged.

Police have launched a preliminary investigation into gross public destruction.

Despite sightings of people leaving the scene, no one has been arrested.

No injuries have been reported.