Denmark closes investigation into Nord Stream blast

The Danish authorities have announced that they are closing their investigation into the explosion that occurred at the Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea last month. The blast, which led to a temporary halt in gas deliveries from Russia to Europe, was initially thought to be the result of sabotage.

However, after conducting a thorough investigation, the Danish police have now determined that the explosion was caused by a technical fault in the pipeline itself. They have ruled out any foul play and are confident that the incident was a one-off occurrence.

The Nord Stream gas pipeline is a crucial source of natural gas for many European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands. The temporary disruption in gas supplies caused by the explosion led to concerns about the stability of Europe’s energy infrastructure.

With the investigation now closed, the focus will now shift to repairing the damaged section of the pipeline and ensuring that such incidents do not happen again in the future.