Morocco's consulate seriously damaged by explosion in southern France

The Moroccan consulate located in the suburbs of the French southern city of Toulouse and the consul residence were seriously damaged by the explosion of a petrochemical plant.

The explosion destroyed all the consulate facade and a part of the consul house roof but no one was hurt.

A violent explosion rocked on Friday a petrochemical plant in the southern French city of Toulouse, killing at least 25 people and injuring another 650 people.

King Mohammed VI sent French president, Jacques Chirac, a message of condolences following the explosion, expressing deep pain and emotion over the sad news and extended condolences, sympathy and compassion to the victims families.