Military exercise blamed for Malaga 'blasts'
Friday, 26 Sep 2008 12:34
Twin blasts reported in southern Spanish holiday town of Malaga
Two loud explosions that rang out across Malaga and Spain's Costa del Sol this morning have been blamed on military jets.
Office workers and holidaymakers panicked after the blast sounds amid fears they could have been a terrorist attack.
Basque separatist group Eta has previously attacked tourist hotspots.
But the Spanish defence ministry reassured residents and tourists on Friday that the sounds were most likely caused by fighter jets breaking the sound barrier.