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FBI Investigates... Trump Also Briefed

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Christmas in the United States was marred by a major explosion accident. U.S. authorities are focusing on the possibility of terrorism and are conducting an investigation.

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According to the Associated Press and others, on the morning of the 25th (local time), a suspicious RV was found and exploded in Nashville, Tennessee.

The powerful explosion damaged dozens of surrounding buildings and shattered windows into pieces. It was reported to be so strong that black smoke could be seen rising several miles away from the scene.

Video shared via Twitter and other platforms after the incident occurred

According to videos shared on Twitter and other platforms after the incident, a voice message saying "Evacuate this place immediately" was heard just before the explosion at the scene. The explosion then occurred with a loud roar. There are also eyewitness reports that gunshots were heard before the incident.

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The incident occurred in the heart of Nashville, the center of country music tourism, but the exact scale of the damage has not yet been confirmed.

John Cooper, mayor of Nashville, said in an interview with CNN that dozens of buildings were damaged and some were evacuated, but they do not yet know how many buildings and people were affected.

Exploded vehicle released by Nashville police authorities

However, the powerful explosion occurred in front of the AT&T building, causing communication service disruptions. As a result, the emergency dispatch service 911 also went down. According to the Associated Press, even hours after the incident, aircraft takeoffs and landings at Nashville Airport have been suspended.

Authorities believe the explosion was deliberate, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation.

While the background of the incident is still unclear, White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere stated that President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident and will receive regular updates. Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen also ordered that all Department of Justice resources be made available to assist with the investigation.

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