During the night from Saturday to Sunday, a serious explosion caused damage to fifteen homes and a slight injury in Antwerp, as reported by local police. The incident occurred around 3:00 am near Franklin Roosevelt Square, and one person received a minor injury from glass fragments. Although at least fifteen houses across four streets suffered damage, broken glass was the primary concern. The targeted residence suffered extensive damage, and five cars were also affected. Firefighters arrived at the scene, and a security perimeter was established while neighborhood residents were requested to leave their homes due to the extensive broken glass. Wouter Bruyns, police spokesman, confirmed that an investigation had been opened while the army’s laboratory and explosive ordnance disposal (Sedee) service were dispatched to the scene. Although the police suspect that the incident is drug-related, no leads have been ruled out.
A serious explosion damaged no less than fifteen homes and caused a slight injury in Antwerp during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the local police communicated.
The explosion took place around 3:00 am in the vicinity of Franklin Roosevelt Square. One person was slightly injured due to shards of glass.
The damage concerns at least fifteen houses in four streets, but it is above all a question of broken glass. The residence which is suspected of having been the target of the explosion is on the other hand more extensively damaged. Five vehicles were also damaged.
The firefighters went to the scene and a large security perimeter was erected. Several people from the neighborhood came out of their homes. Residents are asked to stay outside as the broken glass is extensive.
The army’s laboratory and explosive ordnance disposal (Sedee) service are on the scene, and an investigation has been opened. Police suspect the incident is drug-related, although no leads have been ruled out, according to spokesman Wouter Bruyns.
In conclusion, the explosion that damaged fifteen homes and caused a slight injury in Antwerp during the night from Saturday to Sunday is an unfortunate incident that will require extensive repair and investigation. The police suspect that the incident might be drug-related, but nothing concrete has been determined yet. The army’s laboratory and explosive ordnance disposal service are on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. We hope that the investigators will soon unravel the mystery behind the explosion and bring the culprits to justice. Meanwhile, we urge the residents to stay safe and stay outside as the broken glass is extensive.