Explosion Genève: Shocking Incident Injures Resident in Saint-Jean

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 18:40

Explosion Genève witnesses a shocking incident as a bomb-laden garbage bag injures a man in the Saint-Jean neighborhood. The event has left the local community in disbelief and sparked a police investigation.
Letemps
Explosion Genève: Shocking Incident Injures Resident in Saint-Jean

Explosion Genève Shakes Saint-Jean Neighborhood

Early on Tuesday morning, just after 7 AM, a family father discovered a suspicious garbage bag at the fifth floor of his building, located at 23 rue de Saint-Jean, Genève. When attempting to move the bag due to a liquid spilling from it, the garbage bag exploded, injuring him in the leg. This incident has prompted a police and emergency response.

Police Response and Investigation

According to the General Prosecutor of the canton, Olivier Jornot, the police received a call about a detonation at 7:19 AM. Upon arrival, they found the injured man, born in 1981, with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine if he was the actual target of this explosive.

  • Emergency services evacuated the victim
  • Investigation underway to find responsible parties

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


Related posts


Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest insights and trends from around the world. Stay informed and elevate your global perspective effortlessly.

Subscribe