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Major explosion in Monaco injures three, one person sought by police

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A significant explosion occurred Monday evening in Monaco, injuring at least three people, two of them severely.
  • Authorities described the blast as "voluntary" and are searching for an individual seen on surveillance footage placing a backpack before fleeing.
  • The mayor of Nice, Éric Ciotti, condemned the incident as an "attack" and expressed solidarity with the victims and Monaco.

A major explosion rocked the principality of Monaco on Monday evening, leaving at least three people injured, with two sustaining serious wounds. The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, according to police sources.

The Monegasque government characterized the blast as "voluntary." Initial investigations suggest an individual was captured on surveillance cameras placing a backpack in front of an apartment building's entrance. The suspect was seen fleeing the scene on foot towards the neighboring town of Beausoleil.

Authorities are currently searching for the individual. The mayor of Nice, Éric Ciotti, reacted to the event on X, calling it an "attack" and a "tragedy." He extended his thoughts to the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco, offering full support to the mobilized security and rescue services.

Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.

Thoughts for the victims, their families and the Monegasque people. Total support for the security forces and rescue services mobilized.

— Éric CiottiThe mayor of Nice expressed his reaction and support following the explosion in Monaco.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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