“We have learned with sorrow the loss of life and injury caused by an explosion last night in Baku,” the Ministry said.

“We share the pain of our Azerbaijani brothers, wish Allah’s mercy for those who lost their lives, convey our condolences to the bereaved families, and wish them patience, as well as a quick recovery to the injured,” the Ministry added.

Earlier on Sunday, one person was killed and 24 others injured in an explosion at a nightclub in Baku.

“According to preliminary determinations, the explosion has been caused by a gas leak but the investigation was ongoing,” Interior Ministry spokesman Ehsan Zahidov said. (ILKHA)