A disturbing incident unfolded at a public school in Belford Roxo, located in the Baixada Fluminense region, when a homemade bomb exploded on Friday morning. The blast resulted in injuries to at least eight students, prompting an immediate emergency response.
The explosion occurred at the Centro Integrado de Educação Pública (Ciep) Lasar Segall, situated on Rua Porto Sobrinho in the Areia Branca neighborhood. According to initial reports, the explosive device was brought onto the school grounds by two students. The detonation took place in the school's patio area.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the device was intentionally set off or if the explosion was accidental. The Corpo de Bombeiros do RJ, the state's fire department, received the emergency call at 8:15 AM and responded to the scene.
The injured students are between the ages of 13 and 15. Following the incident, they were promptly transported to the Hospital Municipal de Belford Roxo to receive medical attention. As of the latest update, specific details regarding the condition of the injured individuals had not been released to the public.
The event has raised serious concerns about school safety and the presence of dangerous materials within educational institutions. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is expected to be conducted by local authorities to determine the full sequence of events and any potential culpability.
Based on reporting from g1.