Explosion Rocks Central Milan, Several Vehicles On Fire

Several vehicles were engulfed in flames in the centre of Milan in northern Italy after an explosion, the SkyTG24 news channel reported on Thursday.

According to a report by Reuters, local police said a van had caught fire. No further details were immediately available.

SkyTG24 broadcast footage from the Milan's Porta Romana neighborhood, showing high plumes of black smoke and firefighters on the scene, the report said.

(This is a developing story. More details are awaited.)