A huge fire has erupted in the city of Hamburg, Germany, which has caused explosions and flying debris. Images shared online show thick grey plumes of smoke billowing above the city’s skyline.
Shrapnel was thrown from the scene, and police have had to close both directions of the A1 motorway due to fires and flying metal debris. The fire department has also responded with several fire engines to the industrial area in the Veddel district this afternoon.
Footage showed the moment explosions were heard by onlookers as a huge cloud of smoke quickly grew.
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