An incident involving a car explosion occurred in Gjilan on Wednesday evening, resulting in one person sustaining serious injuries. The details were confirmed by Ismet Hashani, the Police spokesperson for the Gjilan region. According to Hashani, police were alerted to the incident around 9:45 PM on August 5, 2026, after receiving a tip via telephone.
The report indicated an explosion had taken place in a vehicle located on ‘Lufta e Gjilani 44’ street within Gjilan. Police patrols responded immediately to the scene. Preliminary investigations conducted at the location suggest that the vehicle was significantly damaged and that the damage is suspected to be linked to an explosive device.
Authorities reported that there were three individuals present in the car: two occupants and one passenger. The driver of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and required urgent transport to the hospital for treatment. In contrast, the passenger sustained only minor injuries.
Following the incident, police personnel secured the area and began their investigation at the site of the explosion. The police confirmed that their initial response focused on securing the scene and assessing the damage caused by the blast to the car.
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