Nashville RV broadcasted a warning message

[BainsBane]

The explosion in the city’s Arts District destroyed storefronts, scattered ash and debris through the streets, and sent at least three people to the hospital with noncritical injuries, police said.

Law enforcement officials said in a midday news conference that a recorded announcement emanating from the RV warned people to evacuate the area in the minutes leading up to the blast.

In a video posted on social media, which the Washington Post has not independently verified, a voice can be heard saying, “This area must be evacuated now. If you can hear this message, evacuate now.” That was followed by the sounds of an explosion, and the video of the street scene turned to a blur.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/12/25/nashville-explosion-christmas/

[MustLoveBeagles]

1. This is truly scary

Imagine if this had happened during an ordinary work day. Even with Covid ravaging the US there would've been more people out and about.

[BainsBane]

2. Do you know the target?

What the explosion was near?

[LizBeth]

3. It looks like the only thing is the ATT building.

[exboyfil]

8. Pissed about the Warner decision to go direct to streaming?

for the 2021 theatrical movies.

Just kidding.

[LizBeth]

4. The theory is Q ramping up the whole covid 5G conspiracy. Just a thought though, no evidence.

[BainsBane]

5. 5G conspiracy?

I can't keep track of the insanity.

[tblue37]

6. They think covid is being spread through 5G networks.

[dflprincess]

7. Seriously?

I don't suppose any of them can explain exactly how that happens.

[exboyfil]

10. It is a virus you see....

Computer virus and biological virus.

Pretty much the same thing.

/s

[dflprincess]

11. Sadly that is probably how they think.

[LizBeth]

14. Ha hahahahah. Literally huge smile and truly laughing out loud. Too funny, that might go on my FB.

Maybe tomorrow, after Christmas. Gosh I have a few family that will certainly get a jab from that snark. Very cool

[MustLoveBeagles]

12. According to the media

The target was likely the AT&T building which happens to be the tallest building in Tennessee. The RV, which was broadcasting a warning message right before the explosion, was parked in front of their building and the building has some sustained some serious damage including a black blast mark. Other shops and commercial buildings also sustained serious damage from the blast along with cars parked nearby and many buildings within a few block radius had their windows blown out. My gut is saying trump supporters did this but there's no proof of that yet. The investigation within the coming days and weeks should provide at least some answers

[Docreed2003]

18. If this had happened on an average Saturday night it would have been even more devastating

For those not familiar, 2nd and Commerce is just up from one of the busiest tourist areas in downtown. While the AT&T building may have been the target, if this had occurred on an average weekend or during an event, there would have been tons of foot traffic in the area. Opposite the AT&T building, is a multistory parking garage I frequently use when I go downtown and there are several restaurants and bars near that intersection that would likely have been packed with people.

[MustLoveBeagles]

19. Thank you for the information Docreed

It's sounds like it could've been even worse than I imagined. I'm not very familiar with the area. As a teenager I visited the The Grand Old Opry once but mostly I've just passed through the city to get to and from Florida.

[Docreed2003]

21. Happy to help!

[MustLoveBeagles]

22. ...

[octoberlib]

9. One of my Irish Twitter friends said that this was common in the UK during the Troubles

The IRA would give an hour warning before they set off a bomb. It's about sending a message.

[mucifer]

13. terror

[TheBlackAdder]

17. Terror would be greater if no warning was given. This seemed to minimize casualties.

.

Early Christmas morning was chosen to also minimize the people on the streets and in the shops.

If someone wanted to terrorize, just give 10 seconds, so people know it's coming and can't do anything about it.

.

[gay texan]

15. this is some turner diaries shit

fucking pussy ass trump humpers

[Thomas Hurt]

16. This doesn't really seem to be the MO of a jihadist...

[MustLoveBeagles]

20. I agree

They don't usually warn people ahead of time. I have my theory about who's responsible but there's no proof as of yet. Who ever it ends up being, my moneys on it being a homegrown attack.