Gas explosion sparks evacuation in Brno centre

Around 500 people, including pupils at a secondary school, were evacuated from the centre of the country’s second city Brno on Monday after a gas explosion. Eight fire engines rushed to the scene of the explosion, where one car was damaged but no-one suffered serious injuries. The street where the explosion occurred has been closed off with expectations that it might be reopened in the afternoon.

Author: Chris Johnstone