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Posted by: Cornelia Stefoglu

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07 June 2019 / 13:48

Strong explosion in Sweden: At least 19 people were injured

At least 19 people have been injured and several buildings have been damaged after a strong explosion in Friday in Linkoping, southern Sweden, local authorities said, quoted by Reuters.

The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time. The authorities have announced that they have sent a team of specialists in explosive devices to the scene and initiated an investigation.

"There was a very strong explosion. So far, we have confirmed that there are 19 people injured. We have closed the area," said Bjorn Oberg, spokesman for the Linkoping police.

According to information in the local press, the explosion destroyed the windows and balconies of a five-story residential building and affected other buildings in the area.

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