A strong explosion occurred in the Puerta de Toledo district in Madrid. This is reported by El Mundo.
As a result of the explosion, one of the buildings was badly damaged. No deaths or injuries have been reported. The reasons for the incident are still unknown.
Updated at 16:44 p.m The explosion occurred in the building of a Madrid hotel, next to a home for the elderly - the residents of the latter are being evacuated, there are no victims among them. There are victims, including one in serious condition.
Updated at 17:27 p.m According to preliminary information, at least three people died.
Updated at 18:10 p.m As reported by El Comercio, the number of victims has increased to four.