Emergency workers near the crash were enveloped by one of the explosions. There is no official word on their condition but are feared to be badly injured or dead.
Esplosione ora a #Bologna pic.twitter.com/brNqxyJKHp
— amedeo (@amemacula) August 6, 2018
#bologna ora pic.twitter.com/XL0EqqOMWj
— Gennaro Farina (@GenFarina) August 6, 2018
Cars caught fire under the highway at a Peugeot dealership, Metro reported.
🔴#URGENTE Tras la explosión en Bologna, arde un edificio en las inmediaciones del aeropuerto. pic.twitter.com/Q54UcGbNmu
— Mundo en Conflicto (@MundoEConflicto) August 6, 2018
#borgopanigale #Bologna pic.twitter.com/8OyQvPERHS
— VecchioRincoglionito (@Fabio__Franci) August 6, 2018
Drivers have been warned that it could be difficult to see because of the smoke from the blast. The road has been closed in both directions, The Daily Star reported.
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