Liverpool blast: Counter-terror police investigate deadly car explosion outside hospital
“To this point we perceive that the automotive concerned was a taxi which pulled up on the hospital shortly earlier than the explosion occurred,” a Merseyside police assertion stated.
“We’re retaining an open thoughts as to what brought about the explosion however given the way it has occurred, out of warning, Counter Terrorism Police are main the investigation supported by Merseyside Police.”
It has not been declared a terrorist incident, the pressure added.
The injured individual is being handled in hospital and has not suffered life-threatening accidents, police stated. The incident occurred at about 11 a.m. native time (6 a.m. ET).
Members of the general public are urged to stay calm however vigilant, the police assertion added.
A discover on the hospital’s web site stated no guests had been being allowed into the hospital “with quick impact.”