An explosion has occurred in the French city of Dijon, according to media reports. At least eight people have reportedly been injured. The blast was caused by gas, the local government office said.
Dijon mayor François Rebsamen said eight people were injured in the blast, the website of journalist Jean Marc Morandini reported.
M6Info and France 3 TV cited nine injuries in the blast, which occurred on Rue Pierre Palliot, near a train station.
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LCI reported 11 victims, seven of which have been evacuated. An eighth has reportedly been located, and three others are trapped under rubble.
One person is reportedly in critical condition.
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The building where the explosion took place collapsed and is being evacuated. Firefighters are currently on site.
The local director of public safety, Christiane Barret, and Dijon's mayor are also on site, Le Bien Public reported.
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