Central Festival
Explosion at Central Festival in Chaweng

At approximately 10-30 there was an explosion in the underground car park at Central Festival in Chaweng. The area has now been cordoned off. Ambulances and rescue teams were seen arriving at the scene, it is unclear if anybody was injured in the explosion however some reports suggest there has been one fatality. The cause of the explosion is also currently unknown, early reports suggest it was a gas explosion although there is speculation may have been a homemade car bomb. The shopping center has been open for just over one year. We will bring you more facts as they emerge.
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