Jakarta (Antara Bali)- Three suicide bombers blew themselves up near a police post in the Jakarta Theatre Building at MH Thamrin Boulevard, Central Jakarta, on Thursday morning, according to an eye witness.
The first and second explosions occurred in the Starbucks coffee shop at around 10:40 a.m. local time, Tri Feranto, a security officer of Bank Mandiri building located near the site of the explosions, stated.
The third explosion took place near the police post and hit the three suicide bombers and a police officer, according to Tri.
Some five to seven explosions and a shootout occurred near the Sarinah Departmental store and the Starbucks coffee shop in Central Jakarta on Thursday morning.
The Thamrin area is now being isolated as police officers are chasing some suspected perpetrators. (WDY)
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