Over 30 hurt in Peru after nightclub explosion causes chaos

An early morning explosion at ​a nightclub in northwestern Peru injured at least 31 ​people on Saturday.
The government ​of Peru’s ⁠La Libertad region said hospitals were treating individuals after ‌the blast at the nightclub in Trujillo, which authorities are ​investigating.
Four people are in grave condition, the newspaper La Republica said, citing the ‌regional ‌health authority, ​which said minors were among those injured.
It is unclear what caused the incident.
Peru ​has experienced a surge in violence related to organized crime, and Saturday’s incident follows ​smaller attacks on nightclubs in Trujillo, according to local media reports.
The explosion occurred during a show by a Peruvian ‌musical group and sent revelers running for safety.
Members of the Amor Rebelde group ⁠were unhurt ​after what they said were “unfortunate events” that occurred at the nightclub where they performed.