Explosion at Christian group building in Canberra, staff unhurt
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A vehicle carrying gas bottles was driven into the headquarters of a Christian lobby group in the Australian capital of Canberra, causing an explosion, local media reported on Thursday.
Lyle Shelton, managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby Group, tweeted a photograph of a burned out van and said that no staff were injured.
"A vehicle has rammed our office in Canberra & exploded all staff are safe," he posted on Twitter "I do not know the condition of the driver. Prayers appreciated." A man is believed to have driven the van towards the group's building, according to news.com.au