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US security services are investigating a powerful explosion, which rumbled in the early hours of Friday in Nashville, Tennessee.
And Nashville police announced on their “Twitter” account that the explosion occurred at 6:30 in the morning, confirming that a car exploded at the scene.
Police indicated that the explosion was likely a premeditated act, adding that police authorities closed the streets in the city center, noting that investigations into the accident are ongoing with the participation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). .
A Nashville police spokesman, Don Aron, said three injured people were taken to hospital after the blast, indicating their condition is not critical.
For its part, the local fire department asked citizens to stay away from the scene of the accident.
USA Today quoted the police as confirming that at six in the morning this morning they had received reports of a suspicious car left in front of a building of the AT&T communications company in the center of the city, indicating that an officer present in the The place called a special unit for explosive devices as it was on its way to the scene when the explosion occurred. .
The Office of Emergency Management had previously confirmed to the media that the explosion of a bus (a mobile home) left in the center of the city damaged several buildings in the neighborhood.
A local resident told the “Associated Press” that the blast was very strong and smashed all the windows in his home, indicating that the accident caused a fire in about four more cars at the scene.
God take care of the people of Nashville 🙏🏼 https://t.co/O8Ha5yGrRi
– mrsaprilwhitlock (@ Aprilwhitlock1) December 25, 2020
These are photos of the 2nd Avenue south. Windows were smashed from the blast area to Broadway. AVOID this area! The media presentation is at South 2nd Avenue and KVB. pic.twitter.com/tocdpHWFgj
– Nashville Fire Department (@NashvilleFD) December 25, 2020
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
A vehicle-related explosion occurred at 6:30 a.m. this morning outside 166 2nd Ave N in downtown. Active research by MNPD and federal partners.
– Metro Nashville Police Department (@MNPDNashville) December 25, 2020
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