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An official has called the explosion a "tragedy".
21:51, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 Updated: 21:51, Mon, Jun 29, 2026
(file picture) An explosion has rocked Monaco (Image: Getty)
An explosion rocked Monaco on Monday, after a man reportedly left a backpack on a street. The horror blast occurred in Rue Reverend-Pere-Louis-Frolla in the major holiday hotspot at approximately 9pm local time. Three people have been injured, including two being seriously hurt, in the incident, officials said. The suspect, BFMTV reports, is "on the run".
Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti commented the incident on X, saying in a translated message: "The attack carried out this evening is a tragedy that strikes Monaco. Thoughts for the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco. Total support for the security forces and emergency services mobilised." There were no immediate confirmation from authorities the incident was an attack.
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3 mins ago21:51 Astha Saxena
'Red plan' activated
According to the police officials, the "red plan" has been activated, reports BFMTV.
According to the website of the Principality of Monaco, the red plan is "a pre-established action strategy for a sudden event resulting in, or likely to result in, numerous casualties.
It allows for a gradual increase in resources depending on the number of victims."
14 mins ago21:40 Alice Scarsi
Several emergency crews at the scene
Five vehicles and fourteen firefighters from the Alpes-Maritimes department swarmed Rue Reverend-Père-Louis-Folla following reports of an incident.
The emergency crewws arrived on the scene around 10.15pm local time (9.15pm BST), according to the Alpes-Maritimes departmental fire and rescue service.
15 mins ago21:39 Alice Scarsi
Three people 'injured in explosion'
Three people have been injured, a first official report on the incident said.
Two of the casualties are said to have been seriously hurt in the incident.
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17 mins ago21:37 Alice Scarsi
Casualties deemed 'likely' after the incident
Authorities have yet to issue a statement on the incident.
French broadcaster BFMTV has reported casualties are considered "likely" following the reported blast.
20 mins ago21:34 Alice Scarsi
Where did the incident happen?
The explosion was reported inRue Révérend Père Louis Frolla in Monaco. The map below shows the area where the map is located.
23 mins ago21:31 Alice Scarsi
Mayor of Nice issues first statement
The mayor of Nice, Eric Ciotti, has issued a brief statement following reports of an explosion in Monaco.
It read: "The attack carried out this evening is a tragedy that strikes Monaco. Thoughts for the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco. Total support for the security forces and emergency services mobilised."
There was no immediate confirmation from authority the incident was an attack.
L’attentat commis ce soir est une tragédie qui frappe Monaco.
Pensées pour les victimes, leurs familles et le peuple monégasque. Soutien total aux forces de sécurité et aux services de secours mobilisés.
25 mins ago21:29 Alice Scarsi
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