RIYADH -UNS: Two explosions were heard in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Tuesday, shortly after authorities issued an emergency alert warning of a potential danger.
According to reports hearing two blasts in the city following the warning, which was issued through Saudi Arabia’s national emergency early-warning system.
The Saudi Civil Defence announced in a statement on the social media platform X that an alert had been activated in Riyadh to warn residents of a potential threat. Minutes later, the agency issued a second statement confirming that the danger had passed.
Authorities did not immediately disclose the cause of the alert or the reported explosions. No further details were provided regarding the nature of the incident, possible damage or casualties.
The circumstances surrounding the blasts remained unclear as of Tuesday evening, and no official explanation had been issued at the time of reporting.
