BREAKING: Possible Christmas Day Terrorist Attack In Nashville, Police Say Explosion Appears To Be Intentional (VIDEO)
According To Fox News:
“An explosion that shook downtown Nashville and injured at least three people Friday appears to have been “an intentional act,” police said, as officials pointed to a suspicious vehicle that blew up at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time.”
Three people have reportedly been transported to local hospitals, none in life-threatening condition.
MNPD, FBI & ATF investigating the 6:30 a.m. explosion on 2nd Ave N linked to a vehicle. This appears to have been an intentional act. Law enforcement is closing downtown streets as investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/YOfMTaKmTH
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 25, 2020
Many tweets on the ground described the horrific situation.
BREAKING: Large explosion in downtown Nashville "heavy structural damage".. evacuting lofts @ 2nd/Commerce – per Nashville Fire radio traffic – some walking out on their own – glass and steel 'EVERYWHERE' – 2nd/Union staging
— Jason Steen (@jasonashville) December 25, 2020
Our canine teams are doing protective sweeps in the downtown area. Traffic downtown is restricted. pic.twitter.com/SAH25JZwIg
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 25, 2020
3 people have been transported to area hospitals after the Nashville explosion, none are in critical condition, fire officials say.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 25, 2020
A video on the platform Rumble appears to show the footage of the aftermath shortly after.
Another shows multiple different angles.