A 46-year-old woman was lightly injured in an incident in Novoselci, east of Požega, on Wednesday. The detonation occurred in a personal car parked in the yard of a family home, around 18:00.
According to information released by the Požega-Slavonia Police Directorate, the cause of the detonation is currently unknown. Police have completed the scene inspection, after which further criminal investigation will follow to establish all the circumstances of the incident.
The injured woman was provided with assistance, and her injuries were assessed as minor. The explosion took place in a vehicle parked in the yard of a residential building, which further complicated the conditions on the ground.
Police have not disclosed details regarding exactly what caused the explosion, nor whether there were any additional items or substances in the vehicle. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and question witnesses to determine the precise sequence of events.
Residents of Novoselci, a locality near Požega, have not received official information regarding any potential further risks. Police have urged citizens to contact the competent authorities in the event of any new findings.
This is the second similar incident in the region in recent times, although police are not currently linking the cases. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected after the completion of the criminal investigation.
