Vehicle explosion in Gjirokastër, police: Two people injured

New details have emerged about an incident that occurred in Gjirokastër on Saturday evening. Two people were reportedly injured when a Mercedes-Benz exploded on “18 Shtatori” Boulevard.

Rigers Mela and Beqir Devolli were injured and taken to hospital, where they are receiving medical care. According to preliminary police information, the incident occurred at around 22:00, and the vehicle, owned by Beqir Devolli, was moving at the time of the explosion.

Meanwhile, investigators are at the scene, working to establish the circumstances of the incident and determine the exact cause of the explosion. So far, there has been no official confirmation of the cause.

Police statement:

Gjirokastër/Preliminary information. At around 22:00, on “18 Shtatori” Boulevard, a Mercedes-Benz owned by citizen B. D. is believed to have exploded while moving.

Citizens B. D. and R. M. were injured in the explosion and are in hospital receiving medical care. Investigators are at the scene and continue working to establish the circumstances of the incident and determine the exact cause of the explosion.