Belarusian health officials say more than 50 people have been injured in a bomb explosion at an outdoor concert in the capital Minsk.

The blast took place before dawn Friday at a downtown concert celebrating the country's independence day. The concert was held at the Hero City memorial, which commemorates Minsk's suffering during World War II.

A Health Ministry official said an explosive device went off about 3 a.m. No arrests have been reported and Interior Ministry officials could not be reached for comment.

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