Explosion in Cologne: Two people injured, police launch investigation
It has been reported that two people were slightly injured in an explosion that occurred in Cologne. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and it was noted that similar explosions have occurred previously.
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While police have not yet provided information regarding the explosion that occurred on Longericher Street at 02:45 local time, reports in the local press stated that 2 people were slightly injured.
According to information obtained from local residents, an explosion sound was heard first, followed by a fire that broke out in the cafe, shattering windows and causing major damage to the building. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. There had been explosions at 2 other venues previously.
In a similar explosion that occurred in Cologne on September 16, a cleaning worker employed at an entertainment venue owned by a Turkish national was injured.
Security camera footage of the building regarding the explosion that occurred around 06:00 on Hohenzollernring Street showed an individual leaving a box in a bag at the building's entrance and walking away, with the explosion occurring immediately afterward.
Police conducting an investigation into the incident had launched a search for the suspect whose photos they released and requested assistance from the public. On September 18, one person was slightly injured in an explosion that occurred in front of a clothing store in the city of Cologne.