A powerful explosion occurred in the center of the city of Utrecht, the capital of the province of the same name, in the Netherlands.

Axar.az reports that this is stated in the information of "RTL Utrecht".

After the explosion, a large fire broke out in the area.

It is reported that windows were broken in buildings near the epicenter of the explosion, and the roads and sidewalks were filled with debris. Several buildings are on fire. Ambulances and medical helicopters have been sent to the scene.

The causes of the incident are being investigated.

For security reasons, the area has been cordoned off, and several central streets of the city have been closed.