Explosion in Central Gothenburg Residential Area
An explosion believed to be from a hand grenate rocked a residential area in central Gothenburg overnight. Police have cordoned off the area and called in bomb disposal experts. No injuries have been reported in the incident that follows a pattern of similar explosions in Swedish cities.
An explosion shook a Gothenburg apartment building overnight. The blast occurred in the Linné district of central Gothenburg early Friday morning. Police immediately cordoned off the street and called in the national bomb squad. Authorities are investigating what caused the detonation. Police spokesperson Johan Ljung said all evidence points to a hand grenate. Gothenburg is Sweden's second-largest city and has faced similar incidents in recent years. The timing suggests this was likely intentional rather than accidental. Such explosions often relate to criminal conflicts in Swedish urban areas. The bomb squad continues examining the scene for evidence. Residents were evacuated during the security operation. No injuries have been reported so far. Police maintain the area closure while their investigation continues.