The explosion was felt from a great distance
A powerful explosion occurred a few minutes ago, as broadcast by the French Agency in Paris. The blast took place in the 9th arrondissement, on Rue de Trévise, and was felt at a great distance. However, it is not known exactly what happened or the causes.
Some first photos uploaded to Twitter
Huge #explosion in #Paris #75009 pic.twitter.com/MaLQxeCxPR- matthieucroissandeau (@croissandeau) January 12, 2019
Huge #explosion in #Paris #75009 pic.twitter.com/MaLQxeCxPR- matthieucroissandeau (@croissandeau) January 12, 2019
More pictures of the chaos #Paris pic.twitter.com/S0qaukJGgF- Pranav (@woodinhyo) January 12, 2019
What a start onto Saturday #Paris pic.twitter.com/zymDn5HsmR- Pranav (@woodinhyo) January 12, 2019