The explosion occurred at 6.30am on 2nd Ave N, in the city’s downtown area. Police have described the blast, which has been linked to a vehicle, as “significant” and have said it was likely ‘intentional’. Three people have been taken to a local hospital, though their injuries are believed to be minor.
Some photos showing damage on 2nd Ave North as multiple agencies continue to work and investigate an explosion from earlier this morning, Nashville Fire Department posted some images on the Twitter page.
According to the statement released by the Nashville Metro Governemnt, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), FBI, and ATF are investigating today’s intentional 6:30 a.m. explosion of an RV outside 166 2nd Avenue North downtown. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic downtown is restricted as the investigation continues.
Officers responded to shots fired call on 2nd Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. The department’s Hazardous Devices Unit was called to check the RV. As those officers were en route, the vehicle exploded outside an A-T-&-T transmission building. Multiple buildings on 2nd Avenue were damaged, some extensively.
According to the statement, Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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