The explosion occurred in the French city of Lyon near place Bellecour, one of the attractions of the city.

according BFMTV, a parcel exploded at 17: 30 (18: 30 GMT) near the bakery at the intersection of Victor Hugo streets and Fat.

according to the final data, damage 13.

As shown by the records from surveillance cameras, the explosive device left an Unidentified man approached on a Bicycle. Looking for his law enforcement. BFMTV emphasizes that wanted 30 to 35 years. He was dressed in a black sweater, bright Bermuda shorts, wore dark glasses.

law enforcement agencies cordoned off the scene, the local authorities via Twitter urging the people to avoid the area for safety purposes.

As the portal FranceInfo, hearing the beginning of the antiterrorist Prosecutor's office.

the head of France Emmanuel macron said that while early to draw any conclusions about the incident.

the Russian Embassy in France stated that they had no information about whether there is among received damage in the explosion of Russian citizens.



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