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The local police of Nashville (Tennessee, USA) are investigating the explosion that shook the city center early in the morning of this Friday, Christmas Day, and pointed out that it may be an “intentional act” . This is what is known so far.
The US authorities are investigating the explosion of a vehicle in the center of the US city of Nashville, capital of Tennessee, and known as “Music City, USA” (City of Music) due to its important record industry. What happened? This is what is known so far (Friday, December 25 in the afternoon)
The facts
Shortly before 6:00 am, the Nashville police responded to a call alerting to shots fired in the city center; But once they got there they didn’t see any signs 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.”
Downtown Nashville, the tourist heart of the city, is packed with bars, restaurants and venues where you can listen to live music. But on the morning after Christmas Eve the place was deserted.
Officers rushed door-to-door to evacuate residents of downtown Nashville, and minutes later the explosion occurred.
What is the balance of the explosion?
The explosion that generated a fire that was soon controlled by firefighters and security forces left three people injured, but none are in critical condition; all were transported to nearby medical centers, Police spokesman Don Aaron said at a press conference.
Local police chief John Drake explained that they found no indications of another explosive device. He added that the vehicle was a motorhome and it is not yet known if someone was inside when it exploded.
The investigations
Nashville Police reported that it was an “intentional act,” although at the moment they have not named anyone responsible. Several people were questioned at the police station, but Aaron declined to provide further details.
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.
What did Donald Trump say?
Outgoing US President Donald Trump, who is at his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, was informed of the explosion and will continue to receive updated information throughout the day, one of White House spokesmen Judd Deere.
“President Trump has been informed of the explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, and will continue to receive regular updates. The president is grateful for the response of the incredible emergency services and is praying for those who were injured, ”he added.
