Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): An explosion at an Antwerp apartment this morning on 24th August caused by a gas bottle resulted in minor injuries. The area is closed for investigations with damage reported to nearby cars.
An explosion happened this morning on 24th August around 9 am at an apartment on Milisstraat in Antwerp. The blast was caused by a small gas bottle that was being used to refill lighters. The person living in the apartment only got minor injuries.
What caused the explosion in Antwerp’s Milisstraat area and what are the safety implications?
A big incident happened in the Milisstraat area,behind the Central Station. The window of an apartment on the first floor was blown out causing a lot of damage to cars parked below. The explosion not only broke the window but also scattered debris making the area dangerous for people walking and driving. Emergency services quickly arrived to secure the area and are working to find out how much damage was done and what caused the explosion.
Milisstraat is now closed to all traffic because of the situation. This closure is needed for the investigations and repairs to take place. Drivers should find other routes to avoid delays and traffic jams. The roadblock will stay until the authorities finish their work and say it’s safe to reopen.
