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Israeli police said explosions rocked several buses in the central city of Bat Yam on Thursday evening in what they described as a “suspected terror attack”, with an official saying there were no injuries.

“Preliminary report – Suspected terror attack. Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in Bat Yam,” the police said in a statement.

Large police forces had been deployed to search for suspects, the statement said.

“Police bomb disposal units are scanning for additional suspicious objects. We urge the public to avoid the areas and remain alert for any suspicious items,” it added.

Tzvika Brot, the mayor of Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, said in a video statement that the explosions took place on two buses in two different car parks.

“There are no injured in these incidents,” Brot said, adding that the causes of the explosions were still unclear.

Police said three bombs exploded while two were being defused at separate locations involving buses.