Multiple reports indicate an explosion near a store in Södertälje, which damaged the entrance area. No person was injured in the blast. The alarm about the explosion came at 10:47, and around half an hour later, the rescue service could conclude its operation.
Authorities have not confirmed what caused the explosion or who is responsible, and the specific store affected has not been identified. The extent of the damage beyond the entrance remains unclear. According to Eskilstuna-Kuriren, Anders Sessler, a duty officer at the Södertörn rescue service, described that it is not the first time they are called out to the store in Geneta center.
It is not the first time they are called out to the store in Geneta center.
He also noted, according to the same source, that this store was hit by an attack on Friday night where someone poured flammable liquid and set it on fire. It is unknown if there is any connection between this explosion and the previous arson attack.
This store was also hit by an attack on Friday night where someone poured flammable liquid and set it on fire.