An explosion occurred in a mosque inside a school complex in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Friday, injuring several people, according to local media outlets.
The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear. Local media showed footage of a special police unit present at the school.
Reports indicated injuries to several people, with varying numbers, and mentioned that some had been taken to the hospital. Reuters could not independently verify the number of injuries.
Jakarta police did not immediately respond to requests for comments, and the mayor’s office, district, and national police were also unreachable.
News channels KompasTV and MetroTV showed footage of a police line surrounding the school with ambulances on standby. Images of the mosque did not show extensive damage.
