Italian police officers stand guardInternationalIndiaAfricaAmbulances and firefighters are on the scene. The carabinieri have cordoned off the area.At least 4 person were injured during explosion at Porta Romana, Milan. Allegedly, a van with oxygen tanks blew up, probably destined for the nearby Italian Auxological Institute.Some passers-by saw one of the cylinders catch fire, followed by a very violent explosion.

The fire also engulfed four cars parked on the street, a nearby pharmacy, and apartments in a nearby building. According to the Italian media, at least five cars and four mopeds are blazing as a result of “domino explosion.” Reportedly, a nearby school and a nursing home were evacuated.

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