Brazil's Supreme Court has been evacuated after a series of explosions near the building in the capital's government quarter. One person was killed in the incident, the country's president was not injured.

The Supreme Court of Brazil has been evacuated after powerful explosions near the building. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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Photos from the scene were reportedly released showing bodies in the street. Rescue services confirmed the death of one person as a result of the explosion.

The Supreme Court building is located in the government quarter of the capital, not far from the presidential palace. According to the spokesman for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the head of state was outside the palace during the incident and was not injured.

The incident has caused considerable alarm in the center of Brasilia, where key government offices are located. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosions, and special services and law enforcement are working at the scene.

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