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Bomb explosion in French city of Lyon — Terror angle feared



PARIS:  At least 13 people were wounded in parcel bomb explosion on Friday’s early evening (French Time) in city of Lyon. The blast took place in city’s central shopping area.

A national investigation has started to look into an angle of possible terrorism. As per the report of the French television channel BFMTV, 12 adults and an 8-year-old child were immediately rushed to three different hospitals in Lyon.

French Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet announced hours after the explosion, ‘An investigation into terrorist conspiracy has been opened.’

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 25 May 2019 10:43 AM

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