At least 21 people were injured, including three critically, after a bomb blast partially collapsed a cafe roof in Madrid’s southern-central Vallecas district at 15:00 local time.
Severe Damage and Casualties
Civilians raced to help after the explosion that caused significant damage to the establishment, with effort focused on rescue operations and stabilization of the site.
Causes of Explosion Unknown
Emergency services said they do not yet know the cause of the explosion, and the situation remains grave. Authorities have deployed sniffer dogs and drones to assist in the rescue efforts.
Conditions of Victims
According to Euronews, three people sustained critical injuries and two others suffered from serious conditions, while the remainder had lesser injuries.