A SUSPECT is on the run after a huge explosion injured three people in Monaco.

Police said an individual was caught on CCTV cameras placing a backpack down before leaving the scene.

NINTCHDBPICT001092033321A huge explosion rocked Monaco this evening Credit: X NINTCHDBPICT001092033781Blood was pictured on the steps of the building, which The Sun has decided to pixelate for the privacy of any victims Credit: X

The blast rocked a residential building on a street bordering France around 9pm.

Blood was pictured on the steps of the building, which The Sun has decided to pixelate for the privacy of any victims.

Casualties from the explosion are likely, officials said.

It was described as an “attack” by Mayor of Nice Eric Ciotti.

He wrote on X: “The attack carried out this evening is a tragedy that has hit Monaco.

“Thoughts for the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco.

“Total support for the security forces and emergency services mobilised.”

There has been no official confirmation if this was a terror attack.

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