1 dead, several injured in car bomb explosion at Chinese embassy

August 30, 2016 10:49

Update on the Chinese embassy blast in Kyrgyzstan.

A powerful explosion rocked the Chinese embassy in the southern part of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, after a car reportedly rammed the gates of the compound.

At least one person died in the explosion, Emergency Response headquarters confirmed to national news agency 24.kg.

Police confirmed receiving reports of the explosion, saying that first responders have already been dispatched to the site.

Image: Plumes of smoke rise from the Chinese embassy. The picture was tweeted by @sorok_dva

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