An explosion rocked a café in central Damascus on Thursday, near the Palace of Justice in the Hejaz/electricity market area, leaving multiple people dead and injured, according to Syrian state media and local reports.
SANA news agency and several journalists confirmed the blast, with initial reports indicating several casualties. The exact number of dead and wounded remains unclear as emergency services respond to the scene.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known, and Syrian authorities say the incident is under urgent investigation. No group has claimed responsibility so far.
The Palace of Justice area is a busy central location housing key judicial buildings. Videos and photos circulating on social media show smoke rising from the site and emergency response teams arriving.
This is a developing story. Further updates on casualties and the cause are expected in the coming hours.
