Explosion in Monaco: Suspected Attack Leaves Multiple Casualties, Suspect at Large
A significant explosion has occurred in the popular holiday destination of Monaco, resulting in multiple casualties. Reports suggest that at least three individuals have been injured in the incident. Emergency services have swiftly responded to the scene, with suspicions pointing towards a potential attack, and a suspect is said to be at large.
The explosion is said to have been triggered by a man leaving a backpack containing a suspected explosive device on Reverend-Père-Louis-Folla Street around 9 pm local time. Monaco's Public Security has confirmed the presence of the suspect on CCTV footage, placing the backpack before departing, leading to the detonation. The exact number of individuals harmed in the explosion remains unknown at this time.
Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled on foot towards Beausoleil, prompting a search operation by Monaco's security forces. The government has disclosed that three people have sustained injuries, with two of them reportedly in a critical condition, identified as Ukrainian and Russian nationals. The Mayor of Nice has labeled the event as an attack, expressing condolences and support for the victims and emergency responders.
The Monégasque government has characterized the explosion as a deliberate act, denouncing the incident as a malicious act. Charles-Ange Ginésy, President of the Alpes-Maritimes departmental council, has extended solidarity to the victims and their families, emphasizing support for the security forces and emergency services involved in the response efforts. The Alpes-Maritimes fire department has dispatched reinforcements to the scene, with five vehicles and fourteen firefighters mobilized to assist.
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