No official has given any explanation so far
Dozens of people recently reported hearing a loud “explosion” in the washington area, which shook homes and caused panic – although no official has yet offered an explanation. In fact, according to witnesses, the loud bang was heard as far away as Northern Virginia and Maryland.
🚨🇺🇸Huge boom or explosion in Washington DC a couple of minutes ago. The sound was even heard in Northern Virginia and Maryland. … Updating pic.twitter.com/1cKBKoMCPH
— Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) June 4, 2023
At around 15:30 on Sunday (local time), social media users reported hearing a huge bang in the city. This led to a “flood” of social media posts and speculation as to the cause. Some even talk about an earthquake.
“There has been no confirmed incident of any kind, and we are checking with appropriate agencies. We will update if further information is found,” Bowie’s police chief tweeted.
Reports of sounds of an explosion are coming into the communication center. There has been no verified incident of any kind, and we are checking with other jurisdictions. We will update if further information is found. @BowiePDNews @CityofBowie
— Chief John Nesky (@ChiefBowiePD) June 4, 2023
Breaking 🚨 Large Explosion in Washington DC
— Beard Vet (@Beard_Vet) June 4, 2023
Huge boom or explosion in Washington DC a couple of minutes ago. Seems people from Northern Virginia to Maryland heard it. Shook homes here on Capitol Hill. Does anyone know what it was? #WashingtonDC
— Cole Rojewski (@ColeRojewski) June 4, 2023
There was an explosion in Washington DC a couple of minutes ago. It seems to have been heard in a large area of ​​the city. I have no idea what happened, but it’s not good.
— Hussein Ibish (@Ibishblog) June 4, 2023
Source :Skai
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