Prague Explosion: Powerful Blast Injures Dozens

[Crabtownboy]

The explosion was about 4 miles or so from the location of the seminary.

PRAGUE — A powerful blast believed to be a gas explosion ripped open an office building in the center of Prague on Monday, injuring at least 35 people and sending shockwaves through the heavily touristed Old Town. Authorities fear several people are buried under the rubble.

The blast shattered windows in the scenic district of charming streets and postcard-pretty buildings and left tourists stranded on street corners with baggage-loaded trolleys, unable to get into their hotels.

An AP Television cameraman filming at the time of the blast said the physical impact could be felt on the famed 15th- century Charles Bridge, which was packed with tourists.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/29/prague-explosion_n_3176739.html

 

[menageriekeeper]

Scary! Glad you are okay though, CTB.

 

[abcgrad94]

I hope the students and families are all ok.

 

[Matt Black]

Picked this up yesterday. Hope all OK

 

[Crabtownboy]

Everyone is fine at the seminary.

Fortunately the force of the blast was on the side that faces a narrow, sunken street. If the blast had been on the other side, facing a major, busy street it would have been much worse.