Milan rocked by huge explosion with cars up in flames

Cars are in flames after the blast (Picture: Twitter @ezints)

There has been a huge explosion in northern Italy this morning.

Several vehicles have gone up in flames after the blast in Milan.

Terrifying footage taken a matter of yards from the incident in the city centre shows cars on fire and stunned bystanders watching on.

Huge plumes of thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky.

Early reports suggest it could have originated from a van, according to SkyTG24.

The road has been completely blocked off by the raging fire.

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