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Two people were injured in connection with an alleged explosion at Första långgatan in Gothenburg.
The national bomb squad has been summoned.
The police have launched a preliminary investigation into the assassination attempt.
An alleged explosion has detonated at Första Långgatan in central Gothenburg. The alarm went off at 11:15.
A great rescue operation has begun. According to Göteborgsposten, five ambulances, five rescue service units and several police cars are at the scene. The explosion must have taken place on the third floor of a property belonging to the Hagaklinken facility.
– It was a loud crash, something has detonated inside the property, says police spokesman Thomas Fuxborg, to the newspaper.
Two people were injured in connection with the blast and were taken to Sahlgrenska Hospital for treatment. According to the police, both people were inside the compound at the time of the beating. Injuries inflicted on victims must not be life-threatening.
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According to information from Aftonbladet, the explosion must have been caused by someone throwing something explosive into the room.
The national bomb squad heads to the scene to make sure there are no more explosives left on the premises. A forensic investigation will also be conducted to determine what has exploded.
The building at the intersection of Nordhemsgatan and Första långgatan has been blocked and the commissioning affects public transport that normally passes through Masthuggstorget.
– We do not yet have a forecast of when the extensive road control will be lifted, says Anna Göransson, spokeswoman for the western police region.
According to GP, there was an explosion in the same direction just over three weeks ago. Police are now investigating whether the events may have a connection.
– There has been damage related to the property before. Of course, this is the information that we carry with us, says Anna Göransson.
The police have launched a preliminary investigation into public destruction, attempted murder and violation of the explosives law.
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