Large explosion rocks central Madrid

[UpInArms]

Source: Marketwatch

MADRID (MarketWatch) - Sirens blared in central Madrid on Wednesday afternoon after a large explosion, which appears to have destroyed at least one building. The blast occurred on Calle Toledo, near Puerta de Toledo, according to Spanish television. News reports said the blast may have occurred at a church, which is near a school and a residence for the elderly. There is no confirmation yet on how many have been injured, but ambulances were lining the area as neighbors were being evacuated.

Read more: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/large-explosion-rocks-central-madrid-2021-01-20?mod=home-page

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[TigressDem]

1. Oh dear.

Maybe NOT a terrorist attack? Gas line blown?

[TomVilmer]

2. They say probably a gas leak ...

... the explosion occurred while two people were checking a boiler.

[TigressDem]

3. Still horrible, but if no foul intent at least less complicated. nt

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

4. I hope everyone is ok, and hope the Prado is undamaged.

The Garden of Earthly Delights is a real treasure there.

Along with other things .

[a la izquierda]

7. My favorite in my favorite museum.

I love that area of Madrid.

[McKim]

8. This is far from El Prado

.This explosion was far from El Prado.

[eppur_se_muova]

5. Two dead, several injured, according to CNN ....

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/20/europe/madrid-spain-explosion-intl/index.html


One headline said the building had "collapsed", but this is not even in agreement with the body of the article. Apparently it is in danger of collapse.

[Warpy]

6. Talking heads on Spanish TV are speculating it was gas

3 dead now.