Blast Occurs in Downtown Cologne
German police have cordoned off downtown Cologne following reports of an explosion. Currently, there is no information regarding any potential casualties. Read Full Article at RT.com
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German police have cordoned off a central area in Cologne following an explosion in the Hohenzollernring area, known for being the city's primary nightlife hub. Authorities, in a message on X, have advised drivers to stay clear of the vicinity. Details regarding the cause of the explosion and any potential casualties remain undisclosed.
According to the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger newspaper, there is speculation that the explosion may have occurred at a nightclub.
A journalist present at the location commented to team members that the incident seemed to have occurred near a shopping center and the Vanity Club nightclub.
The T-online media outlet shared a statement from a police spokeswoman stating the explosion happened around 5:50 am beside an unspecified building.
Radio Köln has reported that the event resulted in minor injuries to one individual who was subsequently hospitalized. They also noted that a fire had occurred but was extinguished before the arrival of the fire service.
EXPRESS.de, citing a police official, mentioned that there were no injuries from the explosion. This media outlet managed to secure CCTV footage showing an individual in a hoodie, purportedly leaving a bag at one of the entrances just before the explosion ensued.
Local resident Santo Sposito described the situation to a media outlet, saying “early in the morning, there was a powerful bang that woke me up. Then I immediately watched out the window and saw a fire in the entrance area. Then I called the firefighters.”
Sposito also observed several people fleeing the area immediately after the incident.
The Bild newspaper has mentioned that a cleaner suffered injuries due to the explosion. The paper also released purported CCTV footage showcasing a man placing a bag outside the Vanity Club, igniting an object, and throwing it into the bag, causing the explosion.
Police have announced on X that they will provide more details as the investigation progresses.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
According to the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger newspaper, there is speculation that the explosion may have occurred at a nightclub.
A journalist present at the location commented to team members that the incident seemed to have occurred near a shopping center and the Vanity Club nightclub.
The T-online media outlet shared a statement from a police spokeswoman stating the explosion happened around 5:50 am beside an unspecified building.
Radio Köln has reported that the event resulted in minor injuries to one individual who was subsequently hospitalized. They also noted that a fire had occurred but was extinguished before the arrival of the fire service.
EXPRESS.de, citing a police official, mentioned that there were no injuries from the explosion. This media outlet managed to secure CCTV footage showing an individual in a hoodie, purportedly leaving a bag at one of the entrances just before the explosion ensued.
Local resident Santo Sposito described the situation to a media outlet, saying “early in the morning, there was a powerful bang that woke me up. Then I immediately watched out the window and saw a fire in the entrance area. Then I called the firefighters.”
Sposito also observed several people fleeing the area immediately after the incident.
The Bild newspaper has mentioned that a cleaner suffered injuries due to the explosion. The paper also released purported CCTV footage showcasing a man placing a bag outside the Vanity Club, igniting an object, and throwing it into the bag, causing the explosion.
Police have announced on X that they will provide more details as the investigation progresses.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
