Home-made bomb detonation causes car explosion in Ontario seniors complex parking lot

Authorities in Barrie, Ont. confirmed that a home-made bomb attached to a car partially exploded Wednesday morning in the parking lot of an apartment building occupied primarily by seniors.

Police, fire, and paramedics responded to a call about an explosion in Barrie just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, said Peter Leon, corporate communications coordinator with Barrie police.

The “improvised explosive device” was attached to the now “significantly damaged” car and was found 10 to 12 feet from the vehicle, before being safely detonated by Barrie’s explosive disposal unit.

No injuries were reported and the building itself was not impacted. Locals were evacuated and an investigation is ongoing.

Global’s Sean O’Shea reports.

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