Explosion In Downtown Nashville, Believed To Be 'Intentional,' Injures At Least 3
4 years ago

Explosion In Downtown Nashville, Believed To Be 'Intentional,' Injures At Least 3

NPR  

Explosion In Downtown Nashville, Believed To Be 'Intentional,' Injures At Least 3 Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP Mark Humphrey/AP Updated at 8 p.m. ET An early-morning explosion ripped through downtown Nashville on Friday, injuring at least three people, shattering windows and damaging buildings. Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP Mark Humphrey/AP The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department says a recording believed to be coming from the RV warned that a potential bomb would be detonated within 15 minutes and that those in the area should evacuate. Sponsor Message Police requested a bomb squad to respond, and had begun evacuating the area when the RV exploded at 6:30 a.m. local time.

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Explosion rips through Chicago residential building, 8 injured
2 years, 3 months ago

Explosion rips through Chicago residential building, 8 injured

India TV News  

Highlights An explosion ripped through a residential building in Chicago. Chicago blast: An explosion ripped through a residential building near Washington Boulevard and Central Avenue on Tuesday in Chicago, injuring at least 8. Chicago Fire Department confirmed the explosion at 9:45 am and tweeted pictures that showed that the top floor of the four-story brick apartment building on the city's …

Nashville explosion: Mayor praises police who ran into danger to evacuate area ahead of mystery blast
4 years ago

Nashville explosion: Mayor praises police who ran into danger to evacuate area ahead of mystery blast

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The mayor of Nashville …

Nashville rattled by explosion thought to be intentional
4 years ago

Nashville rattled by explosion thought to be intentional

Live Mint  

Authorities are trying to determine the motive behind an explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, Tenn., early Christmas morning, forcing residents to evacuate, shattering windows and igniting fires after an RV blared a warning that it would detonate within 15 minutes. “This morning’s attack on our community was intended to create chaos and fear in this season of peace and hope,” …

Downtown Nashville explosion knocks communications offline
4 years ago

Downtown Nashville explosion knocks communications offline

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A recreational vehicle parked in the deserted streets of downtown Nashville exploded early Christmas morning, causing widespread communications outages that took down police emergency systems and grounded holiday travel at the city’s airport. Police were responding to a report of shots fired Friday when they encountered the RV blaring a recorded warning that a bomb would detonate …

Big explosion rocks Nashville on Christmas morning; may be an 'intentional act', say police
4 years ago

Big explosion rocks Nashville on Christmas morning; may be an 'intentional act', say police

India TV News  

Authorities believe an explosion that rocked the downtown Nashville area early on Christmas Day was a deliberate act, according to Metro Nashville Police Department. Police spokesman Don Aaron said the 6:30 a.m. explosion, which shattered glass and damaged buildings, was believed to be “an intentional act.” Police earlier said they believe a vehicle was involved in the explosion. “Right now, …

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