Parcel explosion at US university, 1 injured
A parcel explosion occurred in the university building in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. One person was injured. The injured person is a university employee. After the explosion, he was rushed to the hospital. His condition is not serious. News from NBC News.
At least two parcels were delivered to a building at Northwestern University in Boston on Tuesday (September 13), according to reports. A parcel exploded soon after delivery.
An employee of the university was injured. Panic spread in the campus in this incident. Students were evacuated from the campus due to the explosion. All classes in six buildings were cancelled.
A team of Boston police arrived at the scene immediately after the explosion. They find another parcel. The bomb disposal unit of the police defused it.
According to the police, the bomb in the bag suddenly exploded around 7 pm local time. However, it is reported that it is not a major explosion. After receiving the news, the bomb disposal unit of the police quickly rushed to the spot. The FBI has started investigating the incident.