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Explosion in Monaco injures three; authorities suspect attack
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Explosion in Monaco injures three; authorities suspect attack

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An explosion occurred in a residential building in Monaco, injuring three people, two critically.
  • The explosion is suspected to be a deliberate attack, with a bag containing an explosive device reportedly left outside the building.
  • Authorities are investigating, and a suspect was seen fleeing towards France on surveillance footage.

An explosion rocked a residential building in Monaco on Tuesday evening, injuring three individuals, two of whom are in critical condition. The blast occurred shortly before 9 p.m. local time on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, near the French border. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential attack.

Very likely an attack.

— Christophe MirmandMonaco's Minister of State commenting on the nature of the explosion.

Monaco's Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, stated that it is "very likely an attack" and confirmed that police are investigating. Initial reports suggest the explosive device contained screws and metal balls. Surveillance footage captured a suspect fleeing the scene towards France immediately after the explosion.

Over 100 police officers and emergency service personnel responded to the incident. Mirmand noted that this appears to be the first such act in Monaco's history. The government confirmed that all three injured individuals were transported to a hospital in the nearby French city of Nice.

As far as I know, this is the first time in history that such an act has occurred.

— Christophe MirmandMonaco's Minister of State on the unprecedented nature of the incident.

Prince Albert II of Monaco condemned the incident as a "heinous crime" and a "shock to the entire Monegasque community." He assured that all state services are engaged and cooperating with French authorities. Officials are expected to release further information on Tuesday.

Heinous crime and a shock for the entire community of Monaco.

— Prince Albert IIThe Prince of Monaco described the incident and its impact.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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