Powerful Explosion in Central Paris

A powerful explosion has rocked central Paris. According to local police, the incident occurred on Trevise Street in the ninth arrondissement of the French capital. A bakery has caught fire, and there are reported casualties. Emergency services have arrived at the scene.

Preliminary reports suggest that the cause of the explosion was a gas leak.

The explosion resulted in the death of 4 people, including 2 firefighters, according to France's Ministry of the Interior. A total of 47 people have been injured, with 10 in critical condition.