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Explosion Damages Building in Limassol City Centre

An official investigation is under way with the scene cordoned off by police.

Overview

  • Local media reported an explosion at about 3:30am local time that damaged a building entrance and a nearby parked vehicle on Megalou Alexandrou Street in central Limassol.
  • Early accounts conflict on the exact target, with some reports saying a nightclub was hit and others saying the city's cultural centre was affected.
  • Police and emergency services sealed off the area and have opened an investigation into the cause of the blast.
  • Coverage so far is preliminary and based on local press and UK outlets relaying those reports, so casualties, perpetrators and the device used have not been confirmed.
  • Limassol is a major tourist and nightlife hub, which helps explain heightened local and international attention and means authorities may keep a visible security presence while inquiries continue.