At least 31 people suffered injuries when a blast rocked a nightclub in Trujillo, Peru during the early morning hours of Saturday, according to regional authorities.
Officials from Peru’s La Libertad region confirmed that local hospitals are currently providing care to victims of the explosion, while investigators work to determine what triggered the incident.
According to La Republica newspaper, which cited regional health officials, four individuals remain in critical condition following the blast. Health authorities also confirmed that several minors were among those wounded in the incident.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown. The incident comes amid rising violence linked to organized criminal activity throughout Peru, and local news outlets report that Trujillo has seen previous smaller-scale attacks targeting nightclub venues.
The blast occurred while Peruvian musical act Amor Rebelde was performing, causing club-goers to flee in panic seeking safety.
Band members from Amor Rebelde escaped injury and later issued a Facebook statement addressing what they described as “unfortunate events” that took place at the venue where they were performing.
Footage broadcast on Peruvian television captured the chaotic aftermath, showing the moments following a thunderous explosion that could be heard on the recording.
