While many were preparing to open gifts on Christmas, Nashville experienced a traumatic start on this holiday morning.
According to The Tennessean, an explosion occurred Christmas morning, and authorities believe the incident was an “intentional act” and sparked by a vehicle.
“Police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle parked outside an AT&T building just before 6 a.m. Upon arrival, police said an officer “had reason” to alert the department’s hazardous devices unit, which was en route when a “significant explosion” happened, The Tennessean reports.
Police say that three people were hospitalized with injuries.
Police and firefighters responded to an area near Second Avenue and Commerce Street about 6:30 a.m. Friday.
It has been confirmed that a bomb squad was on the scene with an active investigation by Metro police and federal agencies.
Though it’s too soon to make assumptions, Nashville Mayor John Cooper stated, “It looks like a bomb went off,” he said.
Cooper also stated about 20 buildings were damaged.
Be safe, Roomies. We’ll keep you updated.
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