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Explosion It happened in downtown Nashville, USA at this time Native Three people were injured and dozens of buildings damaged, Friday (12/25). Local officials believe the explosion was intentional.
“We believe the blast was an intentional act,” Nashville Metropolitan Police spokesman Don Aaron said at a news conference. CNN, Friday (12/25).
Nashville Fire spokesman Joseph Pleasant said three of the victims had been taken to hospital from the scene. However, none of the victims was in critical condition.
Currently, the incident is being investigated by various agencies, both local and federal government, including the FBI and ATF. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Police closed the area for investigation. Meanwhile, interstate access through nearby areas, Aaron said, will be limited.
Since Friday morning, the police went to the center to investigate suspicious vehicles when the explosion occurred.
Witness Buck McCoy said CNN that the explosion occurred right in front of his house until the window was smashed.
“Everything on the road caught fire,” he said. “There were three completely exhausted cars.”
Police previously posted on Twitter that the blast took place outside of downtown 166 2nd Avenue N.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper said CNN that dozens of buildings have been damaged, most of the building’s glass is broken. However, the mayor did not know how many buildings or people were affected.
“Right now, there are a lot of damaged glass on 2nd Avenue,” he said.
This street is on the edge of the central Tennessee tourist district in the historic part of the city.
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