Explosion at bar in Spain leaves one dead and two injured

3 Apr 2026 • 12:17 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • An explosion at a bar in Almería, Spain, on Wednesday afternoon resulted in one fatality and at least three serious injuries.
  • An 81-year-old pedestrian was killed, and the bar owner sustained severe burns to over 60 per cent of his body.
  • Emergency services, including bomb disposal experts, responded to the incident, which also saw a second explosion in an adjacent garage.
  • Early investigations suggest a gas cylinder caused the blast at La Posada bar, though the exact reason is yet to be confirmed.
  • Forensic teams are currently on the scene collecting evidence to determine the precise cause of both explosions.

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