Stockholm blast thought to have been caused by gas leak

By Euronews

Published on 06/11/2015 - 13:34

A gas leak is now thought to have caused an explosion heard shortly before noon on Friday in Stockholm. Initially witnesses said they had heard a

A gas leak is now thought to have caused an explosion heard shortly before noon on Friday in Stockholm.

Initially witnesses said they had heard a large blast near Brännkyrkagatan on Södermalm in the Swedish capital and emergency services were called in, sealing off surrounding roads.

A shattered window was found in an apartment but police say they have found no signs of criminal activity there.

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Stockholm blast thought to have been caused by gas leak

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