The explosion occurred at about 5.00 a.m. local time on Tuesday in a residential building in the central part of Gothenburg, APA reports citing Sputnik.
At least 25 people are in hospital, and about 100 residents of the block of flats in the centre of Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden, were evacuated after the explosion, according to Swedish Radio.
After the initial explosion, fires broke out in several buildings, according to media reports. Between 100 and 200 people were evacuated. At least three of the victims were seriously injured.
After the initial explosion, fires broke out in several buildings, according to media reports. Between 100 and 200 people were evacuated. At least three of the victims were seriously injured.
Police officers began an investigation into the incident in order to find out all the causes and circumstances of the explosion. The building was cordoned off.