Italy: 56 injured after major explosion on highway near Bologna

Bologna, Aug 6: At least 56 people were injured after a Major explosion on a highway near Bologna, Italy on Monday. The bridge has partially collapsed, reports AP.

The Italian news agency ANSA reported the explosion was caused by an accident involving a truck that was transporting flammable substances, which exploded upon impact.

Italian firefighters tweeted that they've sent multiple rescue and emergency squads, including one from their urban search and rescue team.