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Terrorism Hits Germany: Suitcase Blast outside Refugee Reception Center

Terrorism Hits Germany: Suitcase Blast outside Refugee Reception Center
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A suitcase filled with aerosol cans exploded outside a reception center for refugees in Germany.

Terrorism Hits Germany: Suitcase Blast outside Refugee Reception Center

 

The blast was reported outside the facility in Zirndorf, Bavaria, on Wednesday afternoon as tensions in the country remained high following a series of terror attacks.

A spokesperson for Middle Franconia Police said the explosion was reported shortly after 2.15pm local time.

Relatively, officers arrived to find a suitcase burning on a path and quickly extinguished the blaze before explosives experts started an investigation.

"No evidence has yet been found that an explosive device was detonated inside the suitcase," a spokesperson said.

"It is possible that aerosol cans stored in the suitcase caused the explosion in question."

"It appears that no one was in danger at any time. No injuries have yet been reported to the police."

Officers were searching the area for two people seen with the suitcase shortly before the incident.

They were described as a man "of Mediterranean appearance" in his 30s wearing a jumper and jeans, and a slim woman aged around 25 wearing a black jacket and jeans.

Photos of the scene showed police officers surrounding the remains of a suitcase on a footpath around 100 meters from the reception center.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team

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