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Explosion in Vilnius Garage Injures Two Teenagers, Hospitalized with Burns

Explosion in Vilnius Garage Injures Two Teenagers, Hospitalized with Burns

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An explosion occurred in a garage on Švyturio Street in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Saturday evening.
  • Two minors, both born in 2008, sustained burns and were hospitalized following the incident.
  • Police are investigating the explosion, which also damaged the garage's wall and door, under charges of negligent infliction of bodily harm.

An explosion rocked a garage on Švyturio Street in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Saturday evening, resulting in injuries to two teenagers. The incident, reported around 9:55 PM, caused burns to a minor and a young person, both born in 2008, who were subsequently hospitalized.

The blast also caused visible damage to the garage structure, affecting its wall and door. Law enforcement authorities have initiated an investigation into the event. The case is being handled under Article 139, Part 1 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code, which pertains to negligent infliction of bodily harm.

Details regarding the exact cause of the explosion remain under investigation. The proximity of the incident to residential areas and the involvement of minors underscore the seriousness of the event. Further information is expected as the police gather evidence and interview witnesses.

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