More then 50 people were injured in an explosion in Minsk, capital of Belarus, late Thursday during the Independence Day celebration, the Itar-Tass news agency reported Friday, citing the Belarussian Interior Ministry.
There were no deaths in the blast at a concert near the Hero City Minsk Stele Thursday night, police spokesman Alexander Lastovsky was quoted as saying.
More than 50 people were taken to hospital. Earlier reports said at least 37 people were hospitalized after the explosion.
Celebrations marking Independence Day took place in Minsk on Thursday till late night. Many people gathered near the stele at Victors Avenue for the concert.
Police and security experts were working at the site. The type of explosive device has yet to be established.
Source:Xinhua
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