Sweden: Injuries from Massive Explosion in Residential Building and Evacuations of Residents

The Swedish news agency "TT" reported that approximately 25 people were transported to the hospital following a massive explosion in a residential building in Gothenburg early Tuesday morning. The Swedish police stated on their website that they are working on evacuating residents in the area. The agency quoted officials as saying that between 100 and 200 residents from the building and nearby buildings have been evacuated. According to local media, the explosion caused a fire and damaged several residential apartments, although the cause of the explosion has not been mentioned. The police confirmed that they have opened an investigation into the explosion, despite the absence of any suspects at this time. Swedish emergency services reported that they are working on evacuating people and extinguishing the fire in the building, confirming that the flames extended to several apartments.