An explosion in Monaco injured three people and triggered a manhunt for a suspect believed to have detonated a makeshift bomb outside a residential building. The blast occurred around 9:00 PM local time on Monday evening, according to multiple reports.
Key Takeaways
An explosion in Monaco injured three people, including two critically, after a suspected parcel bomb was detonated outside a residential building. Authorities are hunting for a man seen on surveillance footage leaving a backpack at the scene before fleeing towards France. This marks the first such incident in Monaco's history.
- Explosion injures three, two critically, in Monaco
- Suspect seen on CCTV leaving backpack before explosion
- Joint police operation underway to track down fugitive
- First explosive attack in Monaco's recorded history
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosion Time | Broad Agreement | Blast occurred around 9:00 PM local time on Monday evening. | |
| Victims' Conditions | Broad Agreement | Two victims in life-threatening condition, one minor injured less seriously. | |
| Device Description | Broad Agreement | 'Parcel bomb' containing bolts and buckshot. | |
| Suspect's Actions | Broad Agreement | Suspect left backpack at the scene before fleeing towards France. | |
| First Such Incident | Broad Agreement | No event of this nature has ever happened in the Principality before. |
Explosion Time
Broad AgreementBlast occurred around 9:00 PM local time on Monday evening.
Victims' Conditions
Broad AgreementTwo victims in life-threatening condition, one minor injured less seriously.
Device Description
Broad Agreement'Parcel bomb' containing bolts and buckshot.
Suspect's Actions
Broad AgreementSuspect left backpack at the scene before fleeing towards France.
First Such Incident
Broad AgreementNo event of this nature has ever happened in the Principality before.
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The suspected device, described as a "parcel bomb" by BFM TV citing Monaco's prosecutor general, contained bolts and buckshot. Two victims were in life-threatening condition, while a 13-year-old suffered less serious injuries. French media reported that surveillance footage showed a man dropping a backpack at the building's entrance before fleeing towards France.
Christophe Mirmand, Monaco’s minister of state, told BFM TV that this was the first such incident in the principality’s history. French emergency services and police from both Monaco and neighboring France were deployed to assist and track down the suspect. Éric Ciotti, mayor of nearby Nice, condemned the attack on X, calling it a "tragedy for Monaco."
The explosion occurred in a residential area known for its proximity to luxury establishments. Authorities have not yet determined why this particular building was targeted or identified any motives behind the attack.
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