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| Explosion near migration reception centre in Germany, say reports | |
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| An explosion has occurred around 200 metres (220 yards) from a reception centre for migrants in the town of Zirndorf near Nuremberg, German broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk reported, but initial reports said noone had been injured. | |
| The broadcaster said on its website that a suitcase filled with aerosols had been detonated, adding that it was unknown who had caused the explosion. | The broadcaster said on its website that a suitcase filled with aerosols had been detonated, adding that it was unknown who had caused the explosion. |
| It had earlier reported that the explosion took place near a migration office. | |
| Bayerischer Rundfunk cited police as saying witnesses had reported hearing a loud bang before finding a burning suitcase in an allotment garden. | |
| Police could not immediately be reached for comment. | |
| Television images showed police standing near a partially destroyed suitcase lying in a small alley. | |
| More details soon ... | More details soon ... |