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March 18, 2026
Strange explosion in a shop in the Caribe neighborhood, Medellín, left two injured
An explosion occurred around noon this Wednesday in a shop in the Caribe neighborhood, in western Medellín. What was initially thought to be a chemical explosion revealed that explosive elements were allegedly being handled inside this space.
TL;DR
- An explosion occurred at a shop in Medellín's Caribe neighborhood.
- Two individuals were injured, one with an arm amputation.
- The injured were taken to San Vicente Fundación hospital.
- The explosion prompted the arrival of emergency services and the police anti-explosives unit.
- Suspicious materials, potentially related to explosives, were found at the scene.
- The shop was thought to be a stamping business, but there are unconfirmed reports of explosive manufacturing.
- The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation.