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The local Police of Nashville (Tennessee, USA) is investigating a explosion occurred this Friday that he came from a vehicle with a recording that warned that “a bomb would explode in the next 15 minutes“, said in a press conference the head of the local police, John drake.
MNPD, FBI and ATF investigating 6:30 am explosion on 2nd Ave N linked to vehicle. This appears to have been an intentional act. Police are closing downtown streets while the investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/YOfMTaKmTH
– Metro Nashville Police Department (@MNPDNashville) December 25, 2020
That source explained that precautions are being taken to search the affected area, but there are no indications that there is any other explosive device.
Shortly before 06:00 hours the local police responded to a call that alerted of shots in the area; But once they got there they saw no sign of a shooting and they realized that there was a vehicle with a recording warning that “a bomb would explode in the next 15 minutes.”
Agents were quick to knock door-to-door to evacuate residents of downtown Nashville and minutes later the explosion occurred.
At the same press conference, Police spokesman Don Aaron explained that the vehicle was a motorhome and it is not yet known if someone was inside when it exploded.
The Nashville Police had already said this morning that it was a “intentional act“, although at the moment it has not pointed out anyone responsible.
Several people are being questioned at the police station, but Aaron declined to provide further details.
Three people were injured and they were transported to nearby hospitals, but none are in critical condition. In addition, the force of the explosion knocked down one of the agents who had come to the scene of the
Local televisions have shown images in which you can see the extensive destruction caused by the explosion in downtown Nashville, the tourist heart of the city that is full of bars, restaurants and establishments where you can listen to live music. ability to hear temporarily.
Trump, pending what happened
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will lead the investigation in which multiple security forces are participating, including the Nashville police and fire department, as well as the specialized Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Agency. in bombings.
The FBI is the agency charged with investigating possible federal crimes, such as acts of terrorism.
The outgoing US president, Donald trump, who is in his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, was informed this Friday of the explosion and will continue to receive updated information throughout the day, one of the White House spokesmen said in a statement. Judd Deere.
When the explosion occurred, flames and black smoke could be seen in downtown Nashville, the tourist heart of the city that is full of bars, restaurants and establishments where you can listen to live music.
Nashville, capital of the southern state of Tennessee, is known as “Music City, USA” (City of Music) due to its important record industry.
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