Spain: Emergency services responding to gas explosion in Madrid May 6

Event

Emergency services are responding to a building explosion in the Salamanca area of Madrid May 6. Authorities state the cause of the explosion was a suspected gas leak. The incident occurred in a building at the intersection of Calle General Pardinas and Calle de Ayala at around 13:30, resulting in at least 17 injuries.

Emergency crews remain on the scene. Authorities will likely maintain security cordons around the incident site for several hours while they conduct their investigations and increase safety in the area. Localized disruptions are likely in the surrounding area through at least the remainder of May 6.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Anticipate localized business and transport disruption in the surrounding area.