Multiple explosions rock Tunisia as 'suicide bomber' blows himself up near the French embassy (Photos)

Two explosions have just been witnessed in Tunisia with several people injured after a suspected suicide bomber blew himself close to the French embassy in the capital city, Tunis.

Multiple explosions rock Tunisia as 'suicide bomber' blows himself up near the French embassy (Photos)

The first attack was targeted at a police car in Charles de Gaulle street in downtown Tunis, witnesses told Reuters. Two police officers and three civilians have been wounded according to the Interior Ministry.

Multiple explosions rock Tunisia as 'suicide bomber' blows himself up near the French embassy (Photos)

A second was reportedly witnessed at the headquarters of government anti-terrorist headquarters. Security forces are currently at the scene and they have suspended traffic in Habib Bourguiba Street.

Multiple explosions rock Tunisia as 'suicide bomber' blows himself up near the French embassy (Photos)

The last suicide bombing to hit Tunis was in 2015 when a bus carrying members of the presidential guard was targeted. Twelve people were killed and 16 injured, with ISIS later claiming responsibility for the attack.

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