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Package bomb explodes in Monaco, 2 seriously injured, suspect at large
An explosion at the entrance of an apartment building in Monaco has left two people in critical condition. French and Monégasque authorities have launched a joint operation to capture the suspect who left a backpack at the scene.
A powerful explosion occurred near the entrance of an apartment building in central Monaco in the evening. Two people were seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
Monaco's Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, told BFMTV that two of the injured are in life-threatening condition. Mirmand also emphasized that no similar incident had occurred in the principality before.
According to a Reuters report citing the French newspaper Le Figaro, security camera footage shows a man leaving a backpack at the scene shortly before the explosion.
France's Interior Ministry announced that French and Monégasque authorities have joined forces to conduct a joint operation to capture the suspect. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the area from France.
The Monaco prosecutor's office described the explosive device as a "package bomb." The investigation into the incident is ongoing on multiple fronts.
Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti condemned the attack in a post on social media, saying, "The attack carried out this evening is a tragedy that has struck Monaco. Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco. We offer our full support to the security forces and emergency services."
Menton Mayor Alexandra Masson also issued a message of support to Monaco, saying, "I send my warmest wishes to the victims and their loved ones."
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