At least eight people, including a small child, badly injured from nail bomb parcel in France – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

At least eight people, including a small child, badly injured from nail bomb parcel in France




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A minimum of eight people, including a very small child have been badly injured from a parcel bomb that was filled with nails, screws and bolts this evening in the city of Lyon, France.

It’s understood that authorities say the incident occurred at 5:35pm French time when a self-improvised explosive device exploded outside bakery Bricohe Doree on Victor Hugo Street.

According to Le Progres, a man was recorded on CCTV outside the bakery roughly 2 minutes before the bomb exploded.

Those injured have mainly lower limb injuries and were all rushed to hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the motive of the evil act.

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