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In a statement made to local media from Metro Nashville’s Office of Emergency Management, it was reported that a caravan-type vehicle parked in the center of the city exploded around 6:30 a.m. local time, causing damage to approximately 10 buildings in the surroundings.
While the flames and rising black smoke from the fire that broke out after the explosion were seen from a distance, it was noted that firefighters were trying to control the fire at the scene.
Don Aaron, a spokesman for the Metro Nashville Police Department, told reporters that 3 people were injured and hospitalized due to the blast, but there were no threats to life.
“We believe this incident was deliberate. We are investigating serious damage to the street where the explosion occurred.” used expressions.
TRUMP KNEW THE EXPLOSION
In the statement made by the White House, it was noted that the president of the United States, Donald Trump, was informed about the explosion and that the developments would be followed regularly.
Justice Ministry spokesman Jeff Rosen, who serves as a Justice Ministry deputy, was also briefed on the matter and it was reported that the ministry would provide the necessary assistance to assist in the investigation.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee shared the information on his Twitter account that everything necessary will be done to determine the cause of the explosion.