An explosion in the center of Milan causes several cars to catch fire | breaking news

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The driver of a truck carrying oxygen to the hospital tried to limit the damage by grabbing some explosive cylinders and fleeing from a fire. But he couldn’t prevent the domino effect of the explosions, according to the city’s mayor.

Thursday 11 May 2023 12:56 PM, United Kingdom

Several cars caught fire in the center of Milan after an explosion.

Sky TG24 reported that the blast came from a truck, which the mayor of the Italian city has since confirmed.

Italian daily newspaper La Repubblica said the car was carrying oxygen cylinders when it exploded, causing “domino explosions”.

A number of other vehicles were on fire, and plumes of thick black smoke could be seen rising over the wreckage.

At least five cars and four scooters were set on fire, with the facades of buildings on the street – including apartments and a pharmacy – blazing, according to the newspaper.

A nearby school and a nursing home were evacuated.

The city’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, ruled out foul play and said the truck driver told firefighters that the fire started in the engine.

“He quickly grabbed the oxygen cylinders he was carrying… He tried to limit the damage, but then there was an explosion,” the mayor said.

He added that the truck driver sustained minor injuries.

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According to local media reports, four people were injured in the accident.

No deaths were reported.

Firefighters doused the flames in the Porta Romana area of ​​the city – which has been cordoned off by police.

Footage and photos on social media showed crowds spilling into nearby streets amid billowing smoke and disorder.

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