An explosion has occurred at a pub on Andra Långgatan in Gothenburg.
The premises are said to be filled with smoke, and window panes have been shattered. One person has suffered minor injuries and has been taken to the hospital. The police have been alerted about loud bangs at a restaurant on Andra Långgatan in Gothenburg. Both the police and the fire department are on the scene. “The area has been cordoned off, and we are working to secure the location,” says Anna Hammarbäck from the Gothenburg police. Premises evacuated: “Significant explosion” . The premises have been evacuated, and according to the police, one person is reported to have suffered minor injuries.
A witness allegedly saw a masked boy leaving the scene on a scooter, according to Göteborgs-Posten. National Bomb Squad en route
It is unclear what caused the explosion. “We have several units on site, and there is smoke inside the premises,” says Mats Gränsmark from the fire department. The National Bomb Squad will be working at the scene, according to the police.
There are no reports of a fire breaking out as a result of the explosion, according to the police. The incident was reported around 7:00 p.m. “Several people ran out” A woman was out walking her dog when it suddenly exploded.
“There was a loud bang, and several people ran out. I was afraid that someone might have a firearm as well, and in that case, you don’t want to be close by,” she says, adding, “It was unsettling; I live very close by, so I went straight home.”
Another witness said they were on their way to a nearby bar when the explosion occurred.
“I heard a significant bang and saw smoke coming from the premises,” the person says.
“I heard a sound that sounded like a garbage truck being emptied. I didn’t realize at all that something was being blown up. Then the smoke came,” says another person.
Katia and David were inside the affected pub when it went off.
“We were having after-work drinks; it was supposed to be a nice evening. And then suddenly, there were shards of glass everywhere,” says Katia.
“I just tried to make sure everyone was okay and get our bags out of the premises,” says David.
