Vehicles are reportedly set on fire in central Milan after an explosion.
Sky TG24 reported that the blast may have come from a van in the city in northern Italy.
Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported that the vehicle appeared to be carrying oxygen bubbles when it exploded, causing “domino explosions”.
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Four people were injured, according to local media. There were no reports of any deaths.
Several vehicles are engulfed in flames, with plumes of thick black smoke rising above the wreckage.
At least five cars and four mopeds are ablaze, the newspaper reported, with the fire spreading to apartments across the street and a pharmacy.
Firefighters arrive at the scene in the Porta Romana area of the city – which has been cordoned off by the police.
A nearby school and nursing home have been evacuated.
Images and footage on social media showed crowds spilling into neighboring streets amid rising smoke and commotion, with several people on their mobile phones.
