21 injured in explosion in Madrid

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 21 people were injured in an explosion that rocked Madrid, Spain’s capital, on Saturday, media reports said.

The blast occurred at around 3:00 PM in the Vallecas district, located in the south-central part of the city, Reuters reported.

Three of the victims sustained serious injuries, while the rest were reported to have suffered minor wounds.

The cause of the explosion remains unclear and authorities are investigating the incident.

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