Terror alert in Budapest as huge explosion rocks centre of city near major hotels

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A huge explosion has rocked the centre of the Hungarian capital Budapest sparking fears of a terror attack.

At least two people are believed to have been injured with a large police presence at the city's Oktogon intersection.

Footage from the scene shows a queue of police cars rushing down the street with terrified people running in the other direction.

Cops have cordoned off a large area around a shop at the corner of Kiraly Utca (King Street) and buildings have been evacuated..

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Explosion in Budapest

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Explosion in Budapest

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Explosion in Budapest

A queue of up to 30 police cars and other security vehicles were photographed streaming through the streets.

Footage posted online showed fragments of broken blast strewn on street across the centre. There are no reports of fire.

The centre of the city has been flooded with police The centre of the city has been placed in lockdown The explosion could be felt a long distance away Revellers were shown evacuating the area after the blast hit

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