Police in Monaco were reportedly searching Monday night for a man suspected of detonating a makeshift explosive device that injured several people, including two critically.
The explosion happened shortly before 9 p.m. local time in the center of Monaco, near the entrance of a residential building. Surveillance video appeared to show a man moments before the blast, Reuters reported, citing French newspaper Le Figaro.
Christophe Mirmand, Monacos minister of state, told BFM TV that two of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.
“No event of this nature has ever âhappened in the principality before,” Mirmand told the outlet.
French emergency crews were sent to the scene to assist. and Monaco launched a joint operation to find the suspect, according to Frances Interior Ministry.
BFM TV, citing Monacos prosecutor general, a “parcel bomb.”
Eric Ciotti, the mayor of nearby Nice, France, condemned the incident in a post on X.
“The 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 mobilized,” Ciotti wrote.
Alexandra Masson, the mayor of nearby Menton, expressed support for Monaco and said her thoughts were with the victims and their families.
“I extend my full support to the Principality of Monaco during the ordeal it is going through. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones. I express my deepest gratitude,” Masson wrote.
Monaco police could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment.
Reuters contributed to this report.
