Explosion has hit the city of Nashville and they are investigating if it was an attack

Police reported three injuries. They inspect a car that allegedly exploded in the disaster area.

A strong explosion rocked the center of the American city of Nashville “In an act which appears to have been intentional,” police said and reported that at the moment they were registered. three injured, all out of danger.

Authorities said the explosion occurred around 6.30 a.m. local time (9.30 a.m. in Argentina) and linked her to a auto it was instead, but without providing more details.

“It appears to have been an intentional act,” the police department tweeted, adding that the old and historic part of town, where the event occurred, remains closed. Agents with dogs scour the area looking for any hidden explosives.

The explosion caused significant damage to building facades surrounding and uprooted several trees. He also set at least two vehicles on fire, one of which was linked to the blast, police said.

The explosion took place north of downtown, near the AT&T Tower, a historic building in the country music capital, nicknamed “Batman Tower” because of its shape.

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According to local television networks, when the explosion happened, they could be seen flames and black smoke in downtown Nashville, the tourist heart of the city with plenty of bars, restaurants and places to listen to live music.

Local media reported that the detonation felt for miles around. At least three people were slightly injured and were taken to hospital.

The incident is currently under investigation by various agencies, local and federal, including the FBI. The explosion, what felt nine blocks away away, it destroyed several vehicles, damaged buildings and emitted black smoke that could be seen for miles, local witnesses said.

“Looks like a bomb went off”, Mayor John Cooper said, adding that the downtown area will be “sealed off” during the investigation and to make sure everything is “completely safe”. “One more event in 2020 for Nashville,” the official said.

“President Trump has been made aware of the explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, and will continue to receive regularly updated information. The President is grateful for the response of the incredible emergency services and pray for those who have been hurtOne of the White House spokesman Judd Deere said in a brief statement.

Nashville, capital of the southern state of Tennessee, is known as the “Music City, USA” (City of Music) due to its large recording industry.