Explosion near US Consulate in Geneva, no injuries reported

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Explosion near US Consulate in Geneva, no injuries reported

Geneva - Authorities advised people to avoid the area and seek shelter if in the vicinity.

By AP

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Published: Wed 23 Jan 2019, 7:03 PM

Last updated: Wed 23 Jan 2019, 9:21 PM

The US Embassy in Switzerland has issued a security alert over reports of an explosion near the US Consulate in Geneva.
Geneva police spokesman Sylvain Guillaume-Gentil confirmed an explosion had taken place near the consulate building.
He said the incident involved electrical wiring and cooling liquid in the underground city infrastructure, though he could not immediately provide further details. He said no one was injured.
The US alert issued Wednesday afternoon read: "There are reports of an explosion in the area around the Consular Agency. Avoid the area and seek shelter if in vicinity. Follow advice of security personnel."
A spokeswoman for the US Embassy in Bern could not immediately provide details.
 


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