Smoke rises from a building and rubble scattered in Toledo Street following a explosion in central Madrid (Europa Press via AP)
Emergency crews could be seen aiding several people on the ground in video aired by Spanish public broadcaster.
There were no immediate reports of deaths.
The school nearby was empty, according to TVE, because classes had not resumed yet following a record snowfall in the Spanish capital on January 9.
La explosión se ha producido en el número 98 de la calle Toledo. @SAMUR PC está atendiendo a varias personas heridas. @BomberosMad trabaja en asegurar la zona. pic.twitter.com/qe8fdqkUOo Emergencias Madrid (@EmergenciasMad) January 20, 2021
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Two killed in Madrid blast after apparent gas leak
Updated: January 20 2021, 4.03pm
Smoke rises from a building and rubble scattered in Toledo Street following a explosion in Madrid (Europa Press via AP)
A loud explosion apparently caused by a gas leak has partially destroyed a residential building in the centre of Spain’s capital, killing two people and injuring at least two more, according to officials.
The first images and footage shared on social media showed a tower of smoke coming out from the six-storey building and rubble scattered in Toledo Street, near the city centre.
Emergency crews could be seen aiding several people on the ground.
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