An explosion occurred at La Posada bar near the bullring in Almeria, Spain, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. Emergency responders, including firefighters and law enforcement, swiftly arrived at the scene. Reports suggest that the deceased individual was a passerby near the bar during the incident.
The blast, suspected to be a gas explosion, caused damage to several nearby vehicles. The area has been cordoned off since the explosion took place around 5:20 pm local time.
According to a spokesperson from a regional government emergency response center, two explosions transpired at a cafe in Almeria city center, claiming one life and injuring three people. The incident unfolded on Calle Alfarerias in the city center during the late afternoon. An initial assessment indicates a possible gas-related explosion that ignited a fire within the establishment and led to a section of the building’s facade collapsing. Emergency teams, including the Almería Fire Brigade, National Police, and local law enforcement, swiftly mobilized to the scene.
The emergency services confirmed two separate explosions, one within the cafe and another in an adjacent garage, potentially triggered by gas. Regrettably, one person lost their life in the incident, with details surrounding the fatality still pending. Additionally, three individuals sustained injuries in the explosions.
Two of the injured victims were transported to Torrecardenas Hospital, one in critical condition due to burns and the other with minor injuries from smoke inhalation. The third injured person received medical attention at the health center near the bullring, although their status remains undisclosed.
Cities like Almeria are currently bustling with tourists due to ongoing Easter processions. The nationalities of the deceased individual and the injured parties have not been disclosed as of yet.
