Five injured, one seriously, in car explosion in Lleida

Five people were injured, one seriously, when a parked vehicle exploded on Saturday morning on Lluís Companys street in Lleida. The blast occurred around 11:00 am, affecting the driver and four pedestrians nearby. All injured were taken to the Arnau de Vilanova hospital, where one remains in serious condition while four suffered minor injuries Source: abc.es, lavanguardia, elmundoes, elconfidencial.

Investigation

Local police, firefighters, and medical services responded to the scene. The Mossos d'Esquadra have opened an investigation into the cause. Early hypotheses suggest the explosion may have been caused by an aerosol can that ignited after contact with an electrical element inside the vehicle Source: abc.es, elmundoes. Authorities have stated that a gas canister or other device has been ruled out Source: elmundoes. The mayor of Lleida, Fèlix Larrosa, said he will follow the evolution of the investigation Source: abc.es.