Overview
- The explosion occurred when mail was retrieved from the agency’s mailbox, with officials saying a grenade-like device was likely placed inside.
- The injured person was identified by the mayor as the 34-year-old son of the agency owner and was taken to the Clermont-Ferrand university hospital with hand and chest injuries.
- Two other people were inside the agency at the time and were not hurt, according to authorities.
- A security perimeter was established and bomb experts were flown in from Lyon, with full technical and scientific police work to proceed once conditions are safe.
- Allianz in France condemned violence against its staff and property, while investigators have not determined a motive or any connection to other incidents.