Over 30 hurt in Peru after nightclub explosion causes chaos

March 7 (Reuters) - An ‌early ​morning ​explosion at a nightclub in northwestern Peru injured at least 31 ‌people, authorities said on Saturday.

The government ⁠of Peru's La Libertad region said hospitals were ‌treating individuals after the ‌blast at the nightclub in Trujillo, which authorities are investigating.

Four people are ​in grave condition, the newspaper La Republica said, citing the regional health ⁠authority, which said minors were among those injured.

It is unclear ​what caused the incident. Peru has experienced a surge in violence ​related to organized crime, ‌and Saturday's incident follows smaller attacks on nightclubs in Trujillo, according ⁠to local media reports.

The explosion occurred during a show by a Peruvian musical group ⁠and sent revelers running for safety.

Members of the ​Amor Rebelde group were unhurt after what they said were "unfortunate events" that occurred at the ‌nightclub where they performed, according to a statement from the group ‌on Facebook.

Video shared on a Peruvian ⁠news program showed ‌scenes of chaos ​after a loud boom was heard.

(Reporting by Brendan O'BoyleEditing by Rod ‌Nickel)

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