Vermont Police Investigating After One Injured in Explosion of ‘Homemade Device’

November 14, 2019

Vermont police are investigating after one person was injured by the explosion of what’s described as a “small homemade destructive device.”

Brattleboro police say there is no known concern for the safety of the public.

Police and rescue crews were called to a spot near a bridge on Elm Street early Monday.

One person, whose name was not released, was injured in the explosion. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated and released.

The investigation found that the device was detonated under the bridge.

No damage was reported to any nearby structures.

The investigation is continuing.

Topics Law Enforcement

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  • November 14, 2019 at 1:43 pm
    Andrew says:
    Upon reading another local newspaper that had a slightly longer news story and a photo of the area beneath the bridge where it occurred, it looks like a homemade device that w... read more
  • November 14, 2019 at 12:02 pm
    KP says:
    "Brattleboro police say there is no known concern for the safety of the public" It exploded underneath a bridge but it's all good folks. Smh

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