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Blast outside UK embassy in Chile Blast outside UK embassy in Chile
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There has been an explosion outside the British Embassy in Chile, the Foreign Office has confirmed.There has been an explosion outside the British Embassy in Chile, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
It is not yet known what caused the blast outside the building in the capital, Santiago. A US news channel reported the small explosion took place outside the British and Israeli embassies around 2200 local time on Sunday and caused minor damage to the buildings.
A Foreign Office spokesman said he was not aware of any casualties so far and more information would follow. It is not yet known what caused the explosion in the country's capital city, Santiago.
Around 50,000 British tourists visit Chile every year and according to the Foreign Office's website most visits are "trouble-free". A Foreign Office spokesman said he was not aware of any casualties so far.
The explosion was caused by a small package that apparently contained gunpowder, a police spokesman told CNN.
Damage was limited to broken windows and dented doors, he added.
Around 50,000 British tourists visit Chile every year and, according to the Foreign Office's website, most visits are "trouble-free".