Explosion Liege Shocks Local Community as Emergency Response Continues
What Happened During the Explosion Liege Incident?
An explosion occurred this Sunday evening around 7:20 PM on the 2nd floor of a building located on Rue De Selys, near the Guillemins train station. The local police confirmed that no adjacent buildings were affected. The fire is now under control, and emergency services continue to operate at the scene.
- A secure perimeter has been established to allow for safety measures.
- The building has been evacuated.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Explosion
A resident, still in shock, reported: ‘We heard a loud bang while watching TV with my son. We felt the explosion's shockwave.’ Another witness echoed: ‘It was a huge boom, and there was a cloud of debris. It was very impressive. We were all scared, possibly due to gas; we’re not sure.’
Is the explosion linked to a gas leak? Major Laurent Charbon from the Liège firefighters stated, ‘The cause is still unknown.’ He added, ‘We are currently conducting searches in the building; experts will be called to determine the causes.’
Casualties and Medical Response
The explosion claimed the life of one person, while six others were transported to the hospital for intoxication treatment. Additionally, eight individuals received care at the Advanced Medical Post (PMA). Some residents had to be relocated.
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