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NASHVILLE, USA – A parked motor home that exploded early Friday shook downtown Nashville, Tennessee, in an act that appeared “intentional,” according to police in the southern United States. Three people were slightly injured and taken to a hospital.
The bomb squad was heading to the scene when the explosion occurred at 6:30 am (9:30 am Brasilia) on Christmas morning, causing significant damage to the facades of several buildings. The detonation, which uprooted trees and set at least two vehicles on fire, was felt several kilometers away.
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“The circumstances surrounding the vehicle prompted the police to call the bomb squad,” said Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron. – We believe it was an intentional act.
The blast knocked down a police officer and caused temporary hearing loss, according to the spokesman. Residents reported seeing several other burning vehicles in the rubble.
The incident occurred near the AT&T Tower, a landmark building in the country music capital, called “Batman Tower” for its shape. The neighborhood was isolated by the police.
“There were trees everywhere, glass everywhere,” Buck McCoy, a Nashville resident, told CNN.
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The explosion destroyed several vehicles and damaged buildings, sending black smoke into the sky that can be seen for several kilometers.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper called on the public to stay away from the city center while police and federal authorities investigated the case, with the help of dog bombs and surveillance camera footage.
President Donald Trump was informed of the blast, a White House spokesman said.
