Blast in Cologne city of Germany causes panic, police seal entire area; alert issued.

A huge explosion took place in the German city of Cologne on Monday morning. The explosion took place on the Hohenzollernring between Rudolf Platz and Ehrenstraße. Vanity nightclub is also located right in front of it. Immediately after the incident, the police took control of the entire area and started a search operation in the surrounding area. The police have advised people to stay away from the area of the incident.

According to the report of Germany's Express newspaper, this explosion took place at around 05:50 local time. According to eyewitnesses, a fire broke out after the explosion. However, by the time the fire brigade team reached the spot, the fire was already under control.

It is a matter of relief that there is no information of any casualty in this blast incident, nor has anyone been injured. Regarding the incident, the police said that we have sealed the area and further investigation is going on. Cologne Police has issued an alert to the people by posting on X. Police have advised the people of that area to go through another route and stay away from the blast-affected area.

Emergency service teams and investigation teams are present at the spot. Investigation teams are working to assess the situation and ensure public safety. Police are investigating every aspect of the incident. CCTV footage installed nearby is also being examined to find out what the explosion was and how it happened.

The blast in Cologne came a few days after police in Munich, Germany, shot and injured a man allegedly carrying a firearm. The incident took place near the Israeli General Consulate in the city. Earlier last month, an unknown attacker in Solingen had stabbed people at a local festival event. At least three people were killed and several others were injured in the incident.