The explosion injured two people in the center of Budapest



As a result of powerful explosion in the center of Budapest, the Hungarian capital injured two people, reports the BBC. The police put forward the version of the gas explosion, but is continuing to collect data.

The explosion on Sunday night on the first floor of the shopping center, located near the Oktogon Square. Among the two injured police officer.

Information from law enforcement agencies about the incident is extremely limited. "The police asked the help of experts to study the area, witnesses and survey data collection" - quoted by Reuters news agency the statement police. A police spokesman did not provide any information as to whether the explosion could be the result of a deliberate attack.

Security forces cordoned off the area around the square Oktogon and asked residents to leave the neighboring houses. Information about the new victims have not yet received.