05 Aug 2023 | 02:47 PM UTC
France: Small explosion in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, Aug. 5
A small explosion in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, France, Aug. 5. At least five people were injured.
Event
Emergency services are responding to an explosion in the 18th arrondissement of Paris on Aug. 5. At approximately 14:30 an explosion occurred in a building located at 26 rue du Nord. The cause of the blast is unclear. At least five people were injured. The impacted building has been evacuated.
Emergency services are likely to remain on the scene in the coming hours. Some localized ground travel delays are possible.
Advice
Heed the instructions of officials in the impact area. Plan for possible road travel delays.
