GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Four people were seriously hurt in an explosion and fire on Tuesday in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, and police are investigating whether an explosive device was placed at the scene. At least 16 were taken to hospital after the early morning blast set ablaze an apartment block in a central residential area. ADVERTISEMENTGothenburg’s Sahlgrenska Hospital said hours later that three people were still in intensive care after inhaling smoke, but the injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said it was too early to say exactly what had happened in Gothenburg but the whole of Swedish society would respond if criminals were behind the explosion. “Fire trucks with ladders were pulling people from apartments.”ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORYExplosion hits building in Sweden’s Gothenburg, 25 in hospital–radioSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 28, 2021 13:30 UTC