Explosion in central Mölndal – the rescue service warns of risk of collapse

Updated 22.07 | Published 21.42

A powerful explosion has occurred in a property in Mölndal.

The rescue service warns of the risk of collapse.

– It squealed loud as hell, I really jumped, says a resident in the area.

Some kind of explosion has occurred in central Mölndal, outside Gothenburg.

Several people alerted the police at 21.17. A major operation is now underway with the police and emergency services.

– It must be damage to a property, says Åsa Opperud, alarm and line operator at the greater Gothenburg rescue service.

It is unclear if anyone has been injured. According to witness statements to the police, there is smoke coming from a gate.

The police also have information that several people have been seen leaving the address where the explosion took place.

Barricades are set up at the site.

According to a reader, the impact was felt over a large area, including at Hisingen.

– It squealed loud as hell, I really jumped, says a resident in the area.

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