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An explosion occurred in a mosque inside a school complex in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Friday with injuries to several people.

Axar.az informs, citing Reuters, it was not immediately clear what caused the explosion. Local media showed footage of a special police unit standing by at the school.

Media outlets reported injuries to several people, with varying numbers, and said some had been taken to hospital. Reuters could not independently confirm the number of injuries.

News channels KompasTV and MetroTV showed footage of a police line around the school with ambulances standing by.

Images of the mosque showed no extensive damage.

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At least 54 people have been injured in a series of explosions at a mosque in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta during Friday prayers, Sky news reported.