An explosion occurred on Saturday afternoon at a café in the Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid, injuring 21 people, three of whom are in serious condition, according to emergency services.
The incident took place around 3:00 PM in a densely populated area in the south-central part of the Spanish capital. Firefighters, police, and ambulance teams promptly responded to the scene to evacuate the injured and prevent further hazards.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, while authorities have launched an investigation to establish whether it was a technical accident, a gas leak, or another cause.
According to Reuters, the incident caused significant concern in the area, with residents and witnesses reporting loud noises and shattered glass in surrounding businesses.
