The explosion took place on Monday after 6:00 a.m. in the center of Cologne, in the west German – local media reported. As reported, the explosion occurred in one of the premises in the Hohenzollernring area.
According to the German daily “Welt”, as a result of the explosion the main entrance to the building was “seriously damaged“.
Germany. Explosion in Cologne. Police issue a statement
According to initial information, one man was seriously injured in the incident. the emergency services action is ongoing.
However, local police informed the X website that for the duration of the operation, residents they avoided the Hohenzollernring area in the city center.
In turn, the services issued a statement on Facebook in which they said that the area Rudolfplatz and Friesenplatz were closed, However, after several hours of surgery, it was reopened.
Germany. Explosion in front of a restaurant. Services are investigating the cause
The Cologne daily “Express” obtained a recording from a surveillance camera showing a person in a hoodie can be seen placing a bag in front of the entrance to the club. An explosion occurred shortly after that. The footage does not show anyone helping the person.
Police have not yet released any information on the matter. An investigation is ongoing.
The explosive charge caused damage to the entrance to the front of the building, causing ceiling tiles to fall and shattering windows.
In turn, the German television WDR reported that Monday's incident is reminiscent of a series of similar attacks on residential and commercial buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia. As indicated, several of these incidents can be attributed to the Dutch drug gang.
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